#VU13794 Elevation of privilege in Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software


Published: 2018-07-10 | Updated: 2018-07-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13794

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8306

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA). A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software: 2.0.8350 - 2.0.8372

External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8306

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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Privilege escalation in Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter