CVE-2019-1215
CVE-2019-1215
In short
A flaw in Windows' network driver (ws2ifsl.sys) allows a local user to gain higher system privileges by exploiting how the software handles data in memory. This is dangerous because it lets attackers bypass security restrictions and gain administrator-level access.
Technical detail
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock driver) due to improper memory object handling. A local, authenticated attacker can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. The vulnerability requires local access but does not require user interaction.
Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1253, CVE-2019-1278, CVE-2019-1303.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Microsoft · WindowsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based SystemsMicrosoft · Windows ServerMicrosoft · Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)public PoCs found — 2
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