ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2019-0859: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Win32k |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Win32k fails to properly handle objects in memory causing privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run code in kernel mode.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.