CVE-2019-1064
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
11.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) improperly handles hard links. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context. An attacker could then install programs; view, change or delete data. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows AppX Deployment Service handles hard links.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-15
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-04-05
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-06-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-1064?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) improperly handles hard links. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context. An attacker could then install programs; view, change or delete data. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows AppX Deployment Service handles hard links.
Is CVE-2019-1064 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-1064 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-04-05.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-1064?
CVE-2019-1064 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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