SB2018061220 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Kernel
Published: June 12, 2018
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8224)
CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8207)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8121)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initializing of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.