Denial of Service Vulnerability in Windows Optimization Master by Wopti
CVE-2018-8995

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Windows Optimization Master Project

Status
Windows Optimization Master
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-8995?

A vulnerability in Windows Optimization Master, specifically in the driver file WoptiHWDetect.SYS, allows local users to initiate a denial of service. This is achieved by sending malformed input through IOCtl 0xf1002002, leading to a potential Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This exploit can cause system instability and may have other unspecified impacts, underlining the importance of addressing input validation flaws to maintain system security.

References

https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Windows%2...
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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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