CVE-2019-1215
Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
19.3%
p97
KEV
YES
Nov 3, 2021
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
19.3%EPSS · 30 days19.3%
2026-08-022026-08-31
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Remediate by
May 3, 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1215
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