CVE-2019-1314 Security feature bypass in Windows 10 Mobile
Attackers can bypass the lock screen to access files and folders via Cortana on Windows 10 Mobile devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-1314?
CVE-2019-1314 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile, published on 10 Oct 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows 10 Mobile when Cortana allows a user to access files and folders through the locked screen, aka 'Windows 10 Mobile Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1314?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1314?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1314 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-1314 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1314 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcc7-cf4w-v2wm.