SB2018021320 - Device Guard bypass in Microsoft Windows
Published: February 13, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021320
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0827)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security mechanisms.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within Windows Scripting Host. A local user can bypass Device Guard protection and circumvent a User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policy on the machine.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.