Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1172
Published: August 13, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20212
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1172
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in Azure Active Directory (AAD) Microsoft Account (MSA) during the login request session due to insecure cookie handling. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and steal user's cookie.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-1172
Install updates from vendor's website.