#VU13296 Privilege escalation in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2018-8224
Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13296
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-2018-8224
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.