Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0827

 

Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0827

Published: February 13, 2018 / Updated: February 13, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU10553
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0827
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security mechanisms.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within Windows Scripting Host. A local user can bypass Device Guard protection and circumvent a User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policy on the machine.


How to mitigate CVE-2018-0827

Install updates from vendor's website.

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