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CVE-2019-1045

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.00%

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CVE-2019-1045 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network File System (NFS) handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions. To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows NFS properly handles objects in memory.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network File System (NFS) handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions. To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows NFS properly handles objects in memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 101703—
MicrosoftWindows 101709—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1045?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network File System (NFS) handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions. To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows NFS properly handles objects in memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-1045?
CVE-2019-1045 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1045?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST