SB2018111404 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Search
Published: November 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018111404
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-2018-8450)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory within Windows Search. A remote attacker can send specially crafted messages to the Windows Search service, trigger the vulnerability through an SMB connection and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.