Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Storage Services by Microsoft
CVE-2018-0983

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Storage Services
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-0983?

The vulnerability in Windows Storage Services can enable an attacker to elevate their privileges, allowing them to execute unauthorized commands or access sensitive data. This flaw arises due to improper handling of objects in memory, potentially compromising the overall security of the affected Windows operating systems. It is crucial for users and system administrators to implement the latest security updates to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103381
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520
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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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