CVE-2019-0808
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 r2
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSummary
CVE-2019-0808 is a high-severity an unspecified weakness vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Its CVSS base score is 7.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 1% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; CISA has added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary
Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.
CVE-2019-0808 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Win32k component that arises when the component fails to properly handle objects in memory. It affects supported Windows releases and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 reflecting local attack vector, low attack complexity, and low privileges required.
An authenticated local attacker can exploit the flaw to escalate privileges and obtain full control over the affected system, resulting in high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is distinct from the related Win32k issue tracked as CVE-2019-0797.
Microsoft’s security advisory and associated patches address the issue, and the vulnerability appears in CISA’s catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities in the wild. Public exploit code referencing the NtUserMNDragOver function has also been published.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2019-1563
Vulnerability Data
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0797.
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- KEV Date Added
- 03 November 2021
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