SB2018021325 - Elevation of privilege in Windows AppContainer



SB2018021325 - Elevation of privilege in Windows AppContainer

Published: February 13, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018021325
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Elevation of privilege (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0821)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper implementation of constrained impersonation within AppContainer. A local user can execute arbitrary process in an elevated context.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.