CVE-2019-0543
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
16.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests, aka "Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-15
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-04-05
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-01-08
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-46156
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-0543?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests, aka "Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Is CVE-2019-0543 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-0543 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-04-05.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-0543?
CVE-2019-0543 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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