Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Common Log File System Driver by Microsoft
CVE-2018-0844

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Common Log File System
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2018

Summary

The Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains a vulnerability which permits elevated privileges due to improper handling of objects in memory. This may allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain higher permissions. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including older ones like Windows 7 SP1 and newer ones like Windows 10, posing significant security risks for users and organizations relying on these systems.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Common Log File System Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040380
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102929
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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