Vulnerability identifier: #VU13292

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1036

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7, 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 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-2018-1036

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?