Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1368
Published: October 9, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU21690
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-1368
Install updates from vendor's website.