CVE-2019-1184
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Windows - Shell COM Server Registrar Local Privilege Escalation2020-01-02 · local · windows
Impact
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Core Shell COM Server Registrar improperly handles COM calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially set certain items to run at a higher level and thereby elevate permissions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting unprotected COM calls.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | Versions 1803, 1809, 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | Versions 1803, 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |