Elevation of privilege in Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-8592 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU15873
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8592
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permissions were set during installation of Microsoft Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 when installed from physical media (USB, DVD, etc.) with the "keep nothing" option selected during the installation.
A local attacker with physical access to the system can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1809
Windows Server: 2019
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8592
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
