Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU21690

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

Published: October 9, 2019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21690

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 2.4 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1368

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2019-1368

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1368

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