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CVE-2019-12537.8/HIGHEPSS 11.6%CISA KEV
2019-09-11

Windows AppX Deployment Server (AppXSvc) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability via Junction Handling (CVE-2019-1253)

[Affected Scope] Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSvc) running on affected Windows 10 and Windows Server environments

[Impact] Local attackers can exploit improper junction link handling to elevate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, leading to complete system compromise

[Mitigation] Apply the official Microsoft cumulative security updates immediately and restrict symbolic link creation privileges