SB2018031315 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows CredSSP

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SB2018031315 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows CredSSP

Published: March 13, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018031315
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
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 vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0886)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when validation authentication requests in Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP). A remote unauthenticated attacker with ability to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References