#VU23504 Security Features in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1488

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#VU23504 Security Features in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1488

Published: December 10, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU23504
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1488
CWE-ID: CWE-254
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 bypass security features on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft Defender improperly handles specific buffers. A local user can trigger warnings and false positives when no threat is present.

To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first require execution permissions on the victim system.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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