#VU21660 Improper Authentication in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1322
Published: October 9, 2019 / Updated: March 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU21660
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1322
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.