| Severity | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2018-0982 |
| CVSSv3 |
7.7 [CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] |
| CWE ID |
CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Not available |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Windows Server |
| Vulnerable software versions |
Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 |
| Vendor URL | Microsoft |
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, gain system privileges and impersonate processes, interject cross-process communication, or interrupt system functionality.
RemediationInstall updates from vendor's website.
External linkshttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0982