SB2018022108 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows



SB2018022108 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows

Published: February 21, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018022108
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to remote SvcMoveFileInheritSecurity procedure call. A remote attacker can use SvcMoveFileInheritSecurity to move a hardlinked file and gain system privileges.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.