Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU21660

Improper Authentication in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1322

Published: October 9, 2019 / Updated: March 16, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21660

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 7.3 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1322

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2019-1322

Install update from vendor's website.

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

Exploit #5820 - Microsoft UPnP - Local Privilege Elevation (Metasploit) (June 17, 2021)
Exploit #1446 - Microsoft Windows 10 Build 1803 < 1903 - 'COMahawk' Local Privilege Escalation (March 18, 2020)
Exploit #1498 - Microsoft UPnP Local Privilege Elevation Vulnerability (March 18, 2020)

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1322
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47684

Related Security Bulletins

Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows