SB2018081436 - Remote code execution in Microsoft COM for Windows
Published: August 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018081436
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-2018-8349)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" due to improper handling of serialized objects. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening a malicious input 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.