Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0886
Published: March 13, 2018 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11029
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0886
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when validation authentication requests in Credential Security Support Provider protocol (CredSSP). A remote unauthenticated attacker with ability to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-0886
Install updates from vendor's website.