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CVE-2019-0813:
Windows Admin Center vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2019-0813) exists in Windows Admin Center 1809.5 when it improperly impersonates operations in certain situations. The vulnerability was disclosed and patched by Microsoft in March 2019 (Microsoft Support, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability specifically affects Windows Admin Center's impersonation operations, which could lead to privilege escalation when exploited. Microsoft released a security update to address this vulnerability in Windows Admin Center version 1809.5 (Microsoft Support).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges within the Windows Admin Center environment (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability. The update is available through Windows Update and can also be obtained through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Users are advised to install the security update immediately (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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