#VU13303 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-1040
Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13303
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1040
CWE-ID: CWE-20
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 cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Code Integrity Module performs hashing. A remote attacker can create specially crafted file in a website or SMB share, trick the victim into opening it and cause the system to stop responding.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.