SB2019100931 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
Published: October 9, 2019 Updated: November 21, 2019
Breakdown by Severity
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- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1316)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows Setup does not properly handle privileges. A local authenticated user can run a specially crafted application and run processes in an elevated context.
2) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1320)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles authentication requests. A local user can run a specially crafted application on the victim system, bypass authentication process and run processes in an elevated context.
3) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1322)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles authentication requests. A local user can bypass authentication process and run processes in an elevated context.
4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1340)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows AppX Deployment Server allows file creation in arbitrary locations. A local authenticated user can run a specially crafted application and take control of an affected system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1316
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1320
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1322
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47684
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1340