CVE-2019-1053: microsoft windows_10 Link Following

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-1053 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Link Following vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-06-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 20-05-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.