ID:6097 - Exploit for Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8550

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6097 - Exploit for Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8550

ID:6097 - Exploit for Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8550

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15876
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8550
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation in Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler when processing interface requests. A local unprivileged user can use this vulnerability in conjunction with another issue to execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.