Windows Scripting Host Security Feature Bypass in Microsoft Products
CVE-2018-0884

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Scripting Host
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2018

Summary

The vulnerability in Windows Scripting Host affects multiple versions of Windows and Windows Server due to improper handling of objects in memory. This security feature bypass can lead to unauthorized actions being performed, potentially allowing attackers to exploit weakened security mechanisms.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Scripting Host Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040522
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103260
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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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