Improper Authentication in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1320
Published: October 9, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU21678
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1320
CWE-ID: CWE-287
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 local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles authentication requests. A local user can run a specially crafted application on the victim system, bypass authentication process and run processes in an elevated context.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-1320
Install update from vendor's website.