CVE-2019-0808
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0797.
- CVE Published
- Apr 09, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
- —
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Core installation) |
Affected |
CVE References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0808 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/157616/Microsoft-Windows-NtUserMNDragO... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157616/Microsoft-Windows-NtUserM...
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-11-03 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ntusermndragover.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-04-21 20:04:34 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/ntusermndragover.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2019-05-17 14:08:01 UTC · 89 stars
Win32k Exploit by Grant Willcox
github · Created 2019-04-21 20:04:34 UTC · 1 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:03 UTC about 1 year ago15:03 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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20:04 UTC about 7 years ago20:04 UTC · about 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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02:31 UTC over 7 years ago02:31 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 7 years ago00:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-0808
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2019-0808",
"title": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k com...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows, Windows Server",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}