CVE-2019-1340
First published: Thu Oct 10 2019(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows AppX Deployment Server that allows file creation in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1320, CVE-2019-1322.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1340?
CVE-2019-1340 has a severity rating of important, indicating it could potentially allow unauthorized actions on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1340?
To fix CVE-2019-1340, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1340?
CVE-2019-1340 affects Windows 10 versions 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, as well as Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1340?
CVE-2019-1340 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
What must an attacker do to exploit CVE-2019-1340?
To exploit CVE-2019-1340, an attacker must first log on to the system to gain access to the vulnerability.
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