Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-1040
Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13303
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1040
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Code Integrity Module performs hashing. A remote attacker can create specially crafted file in a website or SMB share, trick the victim into opening it and cause the system to stop responding.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2018-1040
Install updates from vendor's website.