Vulnerability identifier: #VU20281
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection
Server applications /
DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
Microsoft Security Essentials
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Windows Defender
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the MpSigStub.exe for Defender that allows arbitrary file deletion. A local user can run a specially crafted command and delete protected files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Windows Defender: for Windows RT 8.1 - for Windows 10, Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 1703
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1161
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.