CVE-2019-1253: Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2019
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Server improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1215, CVE-2019-1278, CVE-2019-1303.

Other sources

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Server improperly handles junctions.

CISA

Affected Software

25 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows Server 1803
Microsoft Windows Server 1903

Event History

Sep 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 15, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1253?

CVE-2019-1253 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability with a severity rating of important.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1253?

To address CVE-2019-1253, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-1253?

CVE-2019-1253 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server, specifically versions 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, and 1903.

4

What type of exploitation can occur with CVE-2019-1253?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-1253 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2019-1253?

The potential impact of CVE-2019-1253 includes unauthorized access to system resources and sensitive data.

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