Vulnerability identifier: #VU15873

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8592

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 user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permissions were set during installation of Microsoft Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 when installed from physical media (USB, DVD, etc.) with the "keep nothing" option selected during the installation.

A local attacker with physical access to the system can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1809 10.0.17763.1

Windows Server: 2019 10.0.17763.1

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8592

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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