Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Server



Published: 2019-12-10
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2019-1483
CVE-2019-1476
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU23506

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1483

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in junctions handling within the Windows AppX Deployment Server. A local user to run a specially crafted program to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1709 - 10 1909

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1909

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1483


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?

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

2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU23476

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1476

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

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) handles hard links. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and run processes in an elevated context, then install programs; view, change or delete data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1607 - 10 1909

Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1909

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1476


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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