#VU13292 Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-1036

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13292

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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-2018-1036

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Software vendor:
Microsoft

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to NTFS filesystem improperly checks for access permissions. A local user can run a specially crafted processes in an elevated contex.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1036