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Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code in kernel mode. CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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Source reference: kev:CVE-2019-0797

Win32k

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Related CVEs
CVE-2019-0797

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