#VU13300 Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8251
Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13300
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8251
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Media Foundation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening a specially crafted content, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.