Vulnerability identifier: #VU13323

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0982

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, gain system privileges and impersonate processes, interject cross-process communication, or interrupt system functionality.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows:

Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0982

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.