Vulnerability identifier: #VU21009
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-345
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 insufficient validation of input data origin within the Windows Text Service Framework (TSF) server, sent through a malicious Input Method Editor (IME). A local user can run a specially crafted application and escalate privileges on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires that IME is installed on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1903
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1903
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1235
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.