#VU20228 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1198

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#VU20228 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1198

Published: August 13, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20228
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1198
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in SyncController.dll.

A local user can create a specially crafted application and use this vulnerability in conjunction with another issue to escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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