#VU20283 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1163
Published: August 14, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20283
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1163
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass signature validation mechanisms.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validation of signature for CAB files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted CAB file with malicious code in it, bypass signature validation mechanisms and compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.