CVE-2019-1215
CISA KEVPublished November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
Microsoft Windows contains an unspecified vulnerability due to the way ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, allowing for privilege escalation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code with elevated privileges.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows |
Patch Status
Patch by 2022-05-03
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2019-1215.