SB2019111313 - Information disclosure in Windows Modules Installer Service
Published: November 13, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019111313
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1418)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Modules Installer Service discloses file information. A local user can use a specially crafted application and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system, such as read the contents of a log file on disk.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.