CVE-2019-1253: Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1709 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1803 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1903 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 1803 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 1903 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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