SB2019100915 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Error Reporting
Published: October 9, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100915
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1319)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when it handles and executes files. A local authenticated user can run a specially crafted application and gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.