Microsoft Windows up to Server 2016 Kernel access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-0842. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 02/13/2018. The weakness was published 02/13/2018 with Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-0842 since 12/01/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/17/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068. The advisory points out:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106800 (KB4074597: Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 February 2018 Security Update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91432 (Microsoft Windows Security Update February 2018).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (106800) and SecurityFocus (BID 102946†). Similar entries are available at VDB-113222, VDB-113229, VDB-113230 and VDB-113241. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 106800
Nessus Name: KB4074597: Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 February 2018 Security Update
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OpenVAS ID: 703266
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Multiple Vulnerabilities (KB4074598)
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Recommended: Patch
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Organization: Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-0842 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-0842
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113260

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SecurityFocus: 102946 - Microsoft Windows CVE-2018-0842 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040371

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2018 09:28
Updated: 08/17/2024 22:46
Changes: 02/14/2018 09:28 (85), 01/04/2020 19:20 (6), 02/03/2021 15:40 (4), 08/17/2024 22:46 (17)
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