Vulnerability identifier: #VU21008
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 7, 8.1, 10 - 10 1903
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1903
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1267
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.