Vulnerability identifier: #VU13291

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8210

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing objects in memory. A local user can run a specially crafted application on the affected system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10

Windows Server: 2012 - 2016

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8210

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?