#VU22716 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1382
Published: November 13, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22716
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1382
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the ActiveX Installer allows access to files without proper authentication. A local user can use a specially crafted application and gain access to unauthorized files on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.