Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8136

 

Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8136

Published: May 8, 2018 / Updated: May 8, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU12508
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8136
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified boundary error. A local domain user can create a specially crafted request, causing Windows to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2018-8136

Install updates from vendor's website.

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