#VU14406 Code injection in Windows and Windows Server


Published: 2018-08-14 | Updated: 2018-08-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14406

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8200

CWE-ID: CWE-94

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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when PowerShell exposes functions and processes user supplied code. A local attacker can inject code into a trusted PowerShell process to bypass the Device Guard Code Integrity policy on the local machine.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10

Windows Server: 2016


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8200


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.


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