[ CVE-2019-1388 · Published 12 Nov 2019 ]
Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 9%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-04-07
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
[ Description ]Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Certificate Dialog when it does not properly enforce user privileges, aka 'Windows Certificate Dialog Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
CISA: Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog contains a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing attackers to run processes in an elevated context.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 28 Apr 2023): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1388PatchVendor Advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-975Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource