Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Storage Services by Microsoft
CVE-2018-0826

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Storage Services
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2018

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Storage Services due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with elevated permissions. This might allow the execution of malicious software or gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data on the affected systems. Users are encouraged to apply updates from Microsoft to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Storage Services Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44152/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102944
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040379
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

48% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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