Security restrictions bypass in Windows Defender Firewall

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU17645

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0637

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows Defender Firewall incorrectly applies firewall profiles to cellular network connections, when Windows is connected to both an ethernet and a cellular network. A remote attacker can bypass configured firewall policies and perform unauthorized actions against the affected system.

Note, this vulnerability cannot be triggered remotely.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1709 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1803

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0637

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.