#VU15254 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8495
Published: October 9, 2018 / Updated: October 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15254
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8495
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 can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of URIs by Windows Shell. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with Microsoft Edge and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.