SB2018102201 - Remote code execution in Yammer Desktop Application
Published: October 22, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018102201
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) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8569)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the Yammer desktop application due to the loading of arbitrary content. A remote unauthenticated attacker can supply specially crafted 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.