#VU18195 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-0856

 

#VU18195 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-0856

Published: April 10, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU18195
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0856
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user can create a specially crafted application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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