Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1163
Published: August 14, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20283
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1163
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local 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 bypass signature validation mechanisms.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validation of signature for CAB files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted CAB file with malicious code in it, bypass signature validation mechanisms and compromise vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-1163
Install updates from vendor's website.