Vulnerability identifier: #VU21002
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Audio Service when a malformed parameter is processed.
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 1703 - 10 1903
Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1903
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1277
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.