#VU20284 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1162

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#VU20284 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1162

Published: August 14, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20284
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1162
CWE-ID: CWE-20
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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC). A local user can run a specially crafted application and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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