CVE-2019-1253—Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2019-1253
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 Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Server improperly handles junctions.

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-2019-1253

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