SB2018061221 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation
Published: June 12, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018061221
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8251)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by Windows Media Foundation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening a specially crafted content, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.