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CVE-2019-1184

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 70.23%

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CVE-2019-1184 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. EPSS estimates a 70.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
70.23%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101903
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161803
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161903
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1184?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls.
How severe is CVE-2019-1184?
CVE-2019-1184 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1184?
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