Remote code execution in Windows Search
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-8450 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| 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 high risk vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU15880
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8450
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory within Windows Search. A remote attacker can send specially crafted messages to the Windows Search service, trigger the vulnerability through an SMB connection and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10 1709
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1803
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8450
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
