#VU21008 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1267 

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#VU21008 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1267

Published: September 10, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU21008
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1267
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the way Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser handles symbolic and hard links when reading configuration files. A local user can use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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