PT-2019-4022 · Microsoft · Windows

Kkokkokye · Published 2019-11-12 · Updated 2020-08-24 · CVE-2019-1423

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to errors in creating files in protected directories within the Windows operating system, specifically concerning the StartTileData.dll library. This can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted application. The vulnerability enables attackers to affect the system, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

LPE

Link Following

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2019-04583

CVE-2019-1423

ZDI-19-978

Affected Products

Windows

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2019-04583 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1423 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-978 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1423 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-1423 · Vendor Advisory