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ID:2795 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2018-8589
ID:2795 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2018-8589
Published: June 2, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15834
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8589
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Win32k.sys driver. A local user can create a specially crafted application, run it on vulnerable system and execute code withe superuser privileges.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in limited targeted attacks.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.