Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile Security Feature improper authentication

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile. This affects an unknown part of the component Security Feature. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-1314. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component Security Feature. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows 10 Mobile when Cortana allows a user to access files and folders through the locked screen, aka 'Windows 10 Mobile Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.

The weakness was shared 10/08/2019 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-1314 since 11/26/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The advisory points out:

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows 10 Mobile when Cortana allows a user to access files and folders through the locked screen. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could access the photo library of an affected phone and modify or delete photos without authenticating to the system.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-143083, VDB-143082, VDB-143081 and VDB-143077 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Operating System

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• Microsoft

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• Windows

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• 10 Mobile

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
• Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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