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CVE-2019-1322

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 19.2%
  1. Published10 Oct 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 CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1320, CVE-2019-1340.

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 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1809all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1903all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1903all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2019all versions

Remediation

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

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-1322 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1322 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-2019-1322?

CVE-2019-1322 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 19.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1322?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 1903, Microsoft Windows Server 1803, Microsoft Windows Server 1903, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1322?

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

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