CVE-2019-1082 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A security issue in Microsoft Windows allows for elevation of privilege by exploiting a specific DLL with Local Service privilege. This vulnerability, known as 'Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability,' can potentially grant SYSTEM privileges to an attacker. The update for this vulnerability ensures that SYSTEM privileges are required for the specific DLL.

Understanding CVE-2019-1082

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.

What is CVE-2019-1082?

Involves a specific DLL with Local Service privilege
Exploitable by an attacker to replace with a malicious DLL
Allows potential gain of SYSTEM privileges

The Impact of CVE-2019-1082

Attackers can elevate privileges to gain SYSTEM access
Vulnerability addressed by requiring SYSTEM privileges for the DLL

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1082

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows for elevation of privilege
Exploitable by replacing a specific DLL with a malicious one

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 7, 8.1, RT 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker exploits a vulnerable DLL with Local Service privilege
Replaces it with a malicious DLL to gain SYSTEM privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-1082.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft
Monitor for any unusual system behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems
Implement least privilege access controls

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches