#VU13313 Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8214 

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#VU13313 Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8214

Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU13313
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-2018-8214
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of the virtual registry by the Windows Desktop Bridge. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and run arbitrary code in kernel mode.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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