SB2018071015 - Remote code execution in PowerShell Editor Services
Published: July 10, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018071015
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) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8327)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when PowerShell Editor Services secures local connections. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute malicious code in a PowerShell Editor Services process.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.