#VU15852 Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2018-8476

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#VU15852 Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2018-8476

Published: November 13, 2018 / Updated: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU15852
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8476
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the TFTP server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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