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symantecSymantec Security ResponseSMNTC-110342
HistoryOct 08, 2019 - 12:00 a.m.

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

2019-10-0800:00:00
Symantec Security Response
www.symantec.com
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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 only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
Ensure that only trusted users have local, interactive access to affected computers.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

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