#VU22706 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1385
Published: November 12, 2019 / Updated: May 23, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22706
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1385
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management. A local user can use a specially crafted application and gain access to system files.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.