Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Common Log File System
CVE-2018-0846

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 in several versions of Windows exhibits a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege. This flaw arises from improper management of memory objects, potentially enabling attackers to execute their own code with elevated permissions, thus compromising system integrity and security. It is crucial for systems running the affected Windows versions to be patched to mitigate this risk.

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/102931
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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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