Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2019-1142 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can exploit this issue to perform unauthorized actions with elevated privileges.

Technologies Affected

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker requires local access to an affected computer. Grant local access for trusted and accountable users only.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.