Main Vulnerability Database SB2018061216

SB2018061216 - Privilege escalation in NTFS implementation on Microsoft Windows

Published: June 12, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018061216

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Local access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1036)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to NTFS filesystem improperly checks for access permissions. A local user can run a specially crafted processes in an elevated contex.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1036