CVE-2019-0859
CVSS 3.0 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 9, 2019
Updated: Aug 24, 2020
Summary
CVE-2019-0859 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows systems. The issue arises due to the Win32k component's inability to handle objects in memory correctly. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2019-0685 and CVE-2019-0803, as it represents a separate security weakness in the Windows operating system. Successful exploitation could potentially grant attackers elevated privileges, potentially leading to significant security implications.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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