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CVE-2019-0859Used in ransomware

MI

Microsoft Win32k

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

What it is

Microsoft Win32k fails to properly handle objects in memory causing privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.

What to do

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Vendor notices and references

Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.

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