#VU21690 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1368

 

#VU21690 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1368

Published: October 9, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU21690
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1368
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due incorrect restrictions for the debugging functionality in Windows Secure Boot. A local attacker with physical access to the system can disclose kernel memory.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires that Windows Secure Boot is enabled.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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