CVE-2019-1423 Privilege escalation in Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can elevate privileges by exploiting improper file creation handling in StartTileData.dll within protected locations on Windows.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-1423?

CVE-2019-1423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 12 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the StartTileData.dll handles file creation in protected locations, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1420, CVE-2019-1422.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-1423 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1423 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cx7q-2r5h-fqw2.

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