MS.Edge.Session.Boundary.Privilege.Elevation

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Edge.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to escalate their privileges on vulnerable systems.

Affected Products

Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge on Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based System

Impact

Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0566

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