CVE-2019-1322—Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1322