Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2019-1405 |
CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
Updated: 21.11.2019
Added link to PoC, updated CVSS score.
EUVDB-ID: #VU22655
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [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:A/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1405
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service improperly allows COM object creation. A local user can create a malicious application or script, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10 1903 10.0.18362.116
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1903
CPE2.3https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1405
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47684
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.