Vulnerability identifier: #VU18445

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0863

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Error Reporting (WER) handles files. A local user can create a specially crafted WER file and execute arbitrary code on the system in kernel mode.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7, 10 - 10 1903

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1903

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0863

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.