Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
CVE-2019-0797
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0808.
EPSS: 0.045 (89.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows — versions 8.1 for 32-bit systems, 8.1 for x64-based systems, RT 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server — versions 2012, 2012 (Core installation), 2012 R2
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0797 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-0797?
- CVE-2019-0797 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. Published 2019-04-09.
- Is CVE-2019-0797 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2019-0797 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.