Vulnerability identifier: #VU21690

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1368

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due incorrect restrictions for the debugging functionality in Windows Secure Boot. A local attacker with physical access to the system can disclose kernel memory.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires that Windows Secure Boot is enabled.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1803 - 10 1903

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1903

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1368

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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