SB2018031334 - Information disclosure in Cryptography Next Generation kernel-mode driver
Published: March 13, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031334
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0902)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) kernel-mode driver (cng.sys). A remote attacker can trick the victim into running a specially crafted application that is designed to cause CNG to improperly validate impersonation levels and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.