Privilege escalation in Named Pipe File System implementation



Published: 2018-02-13
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-0823
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU10559

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0823

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when Named Pipe File System improperly handles objects. A remote attacker can gain system privileges and run arbitrary actions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10

Windows Server: 2016

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0823


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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