SB2019100928 - Security restrictions bypass in Windows 10 Mobile
Published: October 9, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100928
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1314)
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to the way files and folders a re accessed through the locked screen on Windows 10 Mobile, when Cortana is installed. A local attacker with physical access to device can access the photo library of an affected phone and modify or delete photos without authenticating to the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.