Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU10553

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

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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10553

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0827

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2018-0827

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0827

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