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CVE-2019-1270

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Published: Sep 11, 2019Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows store installer where WindowsApps directory is vulnerable to symbolic link attack, aka 'Microsoft Windows Store Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Affected (11)

Microsoft
3 products
Windows 10
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Configuration A
11 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Microsoft
Windows 10
All versions
Windows 10
Version 1607
Windows 10
Version 1703
Windows 10
Version 1709
Windows 10
Version 1803
Windows 10
Version 1809
Windows 10
Version 1903
Microsoft
Windows Server 2016
All versions
Windows Server 2016
Version 1803
Windows Server 2016
Version 1903
Windows Server 2019
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (2)

Source: secure@microsoft.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory

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