CVE-2019-0841—Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-15 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2019-0841
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-03-15
Due Date:
2022-04-05
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when Windows AppXSVC improperly handles hard links. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0841

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