CVE-2019-1167 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-1167, a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Defender Application Control affecting PowerShell Core versions 6.1 and 6.2. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) vulnerability in PowerShell Core
Understanding CVE-2019-1167
A security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) affecting PowerShell Core versions 6.1 and 6.2.
What is CVE-2019-1167?
There is a vulnerability in Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) that can potentially allow an attacker to bypass WDAC enforcement, known as 'Windows Defender Application Control Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1167
- Allows attackers to bypass WDAC enforcement
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1167
Vulnerability Description
A security feature bypass vulnerability in WDAC affecting PowerShell Core versions 6.1 and 6.2.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PowerShell Core
- Vendor: Microsoft
- Versions: 6.1, 6.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could enable attackers to bypass WDAC enforcement.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security updates from Microsoft
- Implement least privilege access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch systems
- Conduct security training for users
- Monitor and analyze system logs
Patching and Updates
- Microsoft has released patches to address this vulnerability