What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1053?

CVE-2019-1053 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-1053?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-1053. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 10 CVE-2019-1053

MEDIUM

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2019-06-12 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: microsoft

Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 12, 2019 - 14:29 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell fails to validate folder shortcuts. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could elevate privileges by escaping a sandbox. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would require unprivileged execution on the victim system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correctly validating folder shortcuts.

AnalysisAI

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell fails to validate folder shortcuts. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell fails to validate folder shortcuts. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could elevate privileges by escaping a sandbox. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would require unprivileged execution on the victim system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correctly validating folder shortcuts. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.