Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Kernel



Published: 2018-10-09
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8330
CVE-2018-8497
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU15247

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8330

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8330


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU15248

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8497

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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 and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1607 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1803

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8497


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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