CVE-2019-0572

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Data Sharing Service improperly handles file operations, aka Windows Data Sharing Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0571, CVE-2019-0573, CVE-2019-0574.

Weakness

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.

Affected Software

Potential Mitigations

• Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
• Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.

Related Attack Patterns

• https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/132.html
• https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/17.html
• https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/35.html
• https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/76.html

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106428
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0572
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46157/