SB2018111401 - Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Windows
Published: November 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018111401
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) Cryptographic issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8549)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists in the way Windows validates kernel driver signatures. An attacker with ability to pass a driver file with a forged signature onto the system can gain elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.