CVE-2019-1132
HighExploitedPublic exploitAn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Published Jul 15, 2019 · Updated Oct 29, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-1132 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft), Windows and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 9, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 9.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
9.9%
Higher than 95.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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'.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 9, 2019 | Apr 5, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 15, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows Server 2008Microsoft | r2-sp1 | n/a |
| Windows | >= 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | n/a |
| Windows Server | >= 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Core installation) | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 9, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Jul 15, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 15, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 15, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 15, 2022
Last updated
Oct 29, 2025
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FAQ
Common Questions.
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'.
Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) versions r2-sp1; Windows versions >= 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 9, 2019.
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 5, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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