#VU9839 Memory corruption in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0744
Published: January 3, 2018 / Updated: January 4, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9839
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0744
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows kernel. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with SYSTEM privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows kernel. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.