CVE-2019-1388 Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog Privilege Escalation
Attackers can elevate privileges via the Windows Certificate Dialog due to improper enforcement of user privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 7 Apr 2023
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-1388?
CVE-2019-1388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 12 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
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'.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1388?
It affects 14 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 1903 and 8 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1388 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 28 Apr 2023.
Is CVE-2019-1388 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-1388 in the wild since at least 7 Apr 2023, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 6 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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- CVE-2024-43461 Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggj9-3wxw-7pj6.