(0Day) Microsoft Windows Update Assistant Directory Junction Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within Windows Update...

Microsoft Windows Update Assistant CVE-2019-1378 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows Update Assistant is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges on the system. Technologies Affected Microsoft Windows Update Assistant Recommendations Permit local access for trusted individuals...