CVE-2019-1385: Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files.To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how AppX Deployment Extensions manages privileges., aka 'Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1385?
CVE-2019-1385 is rated as important due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1385?
To fix CVE-2019-1385, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1385?
CVE-2019-1385 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and 1903, as well as Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-1385?
The impact of CVE-2019-1385 is the potential for an attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected system.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2019-1385?
You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2019-1385 by checking if it is running one of the affected Windows versions and has not received the relevant updates.