CVE-2019-0786 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Server when an attacker with valid credentials attempts to open a specially crafted file over the SMB protocol on the same machine, aka 'SMB Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0786PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0786PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-0786?

CVE-2019-0786 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Server when an attacker with valid credentials attempts to open a specially crafted file over the SMB protoco...

How severe is CVE-2019-0786?

CVE-2019-0786 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-0786?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.