Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU22715

Link following in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1454

Published: November 12, 2019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22715

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1454

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the Windows User Profile Service (ProfSvc) does not properly handles symbolic links. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and elevate privileges on the system.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2019-1454

Install update from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1454

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