Exploited
7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1064: Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jun 12 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 1903

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1064?

    CVE-2019-1064 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1064?

    To fix CVE-2019-1064, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1064?

    CVE-2019-1064 affects Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, as well as Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

  • Can CVE-2019-1064 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-1064 requires local access to the vulnerable system to be exploited, thus it is not classified as remotely exploitable.

  • What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2019-1064?

    CVE-2019-1064 can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges, gaining full control over the system.

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