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.
Review the upstream advisory, identify the affected product in your inventory, and apply the vendor update when one is available.
Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability is listed in the HOL Guard supply-chain feed, but affected software is not mapped to a package. Review the upstream advisory for the affected product and vendor guidance. This vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild. 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.
Affected software not mapped. Review the upstream record for vendor-specific product and version guidance.
No references were reported by the source.
Reported by CISA KEV (kev).
HOL Guard can help your team monitor supply-chain activity while the upstream record is clarified.
Explore HOL GuardA 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.
Review the upstream advisory, identify the affected product in your inventory, and apply the vendor update when one is available.
Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability is listed in the HOL Guard supply-chain feed, but affected software is not mapped to a package. Review the upstream advisory for the affected product and vendor guidance. This vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild. 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.
Affected software not mapped. Review the upstream record for vendor-specific product and version guidance.
No references were reported by the source.
Reported by CISA KEV (kev).
HOL Guard can help your team monitor supply-chain activity while the upstream record is clarified.
Explore HOL Guard