Link following in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2019-1381
Published: November 12, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22705
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1381
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Servicing Stack allows access to unprivileged file locations. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and read contents of restricted files on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2019-1381
Install updates from vendor's website.