n elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation.
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| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2019-0973 | |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0973 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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| Summary | (en) An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation. |
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| References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0973 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Published : 2019-06-12 14:29
Updated : 2025-05-20 18:15
NVD link : CVE-2019-0973
Mitre link : CVE-2019-0973
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-0973
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Improper Input Validation