CVE-2019-0880—Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-05-23 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2019-0880
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-05-23
Due Date:
2022-06-13
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A local elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in how splwow64.exe handles certain calls. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could elevate privileges on an affected system from low-integrity to medium-integrity.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0880
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