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CVE-2019-0543

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 4.72%
  1. Published8 Jan 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV15 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due5 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.

Added to KEV: 15 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 5 Apr 2022Used in ransomware

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests, aka "Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1607all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1703all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1709all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1809all versions
Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1709all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2019all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-0543 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-0543 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 15 Mar 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2019-0543?

CVE-2019-0543 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.72% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-0543?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0543?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.