CVE-2019-1215
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Sep 11, 2019
Updated: Aug 24, 2020
Summary
CVE-2019-1215 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that affects the way ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles memory objects. This issue grants unauthorized users higher access privileges, constituting a serious security threat. It is distinct from other vulnerabilities with CVE IDs 2019-1253, 2019-1278, and 2019-1303. Microsoft has addressed this vulnerability in a security update, and it is highly recommended that users install the patch to mitigate potential risks.
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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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