Vulnerability identifier: #VU20228

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1198

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

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 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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 1903

Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1903

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1198

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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