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CVE-2019-1215
CRITICAL ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDA Microsoft Windows vulnerability allowed attackers to escalate privileges, actively exploited and linked to ransomware campaigns.
CVE-2019-1215, a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Winsock component, enabled attackers to gain elevated privileges and execute code. This is a significant risk for DIB organizations as it can lead to system compromise and data exfiltration, directly impacting CMMC compliance. Prompt patching and vulnerability scanning are essential.
Shame score — The vulnerability's active exploitation by ransomware groups highlights a failure to adequately protect core system functionality, demonstrating significant negligence.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows contains an unspecified vulnerability due to the way ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, allowing for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.
"Microsoft Windows contains an unspecified vulnerability due to the way ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, allowing for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code with elevated privileges."
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| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |