Vulnerability identifier: #VU17625

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0621

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and obtain information to further compromise the users system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2019 1803

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0621

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.