#VU12286 Improper input validation in Windows
Published: April 30, 2018 / Updated: May 1, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12286
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in Microsoft Windows while parsing a specially crafted NTFS image. A local attacker can open a specially crafted NTFS image and cause the service to crash.
The weakness exists due to an error in Microsoft Windows while parsing a specially crafted NTFS image. A local attacker can open a specially crafted NTFS image and cause the service to crash.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.