Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU10561

Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0822

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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10561

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0822

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system within elevated context.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in NTFS implementation. A local user can run processes in an elevated context.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

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