Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant by Microsoft
CVE-2019-1378

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Update Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2019

What is CVE-2019-1378?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows 10 Update Assistant occurs due to improper handling of permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with system-level privileges, posing significant risks to system integrity and security. It is essential to apply recommended updates and patches to safeguard against potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows Update Assistant = unspecified

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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