Denial of Service Vulnerability in Windows Optimization Master by Wopti
CVE-2018-8996

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Windows Optimization Master Project

Status
Windows Optimization Master
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-8996?

In Windows Optimization Master version 7.99.13.604, a security vulnerability exists within the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.SYS). This issue allows local users to potentially trigger a denial of service condition, leading to a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The vulnerability arises from the lack of validation for input values associated with IOCtl 0xf1002007, which could be exploited to cause system crashes or other unspecified impacts.

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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