Microsoft Windows up to Server 2016 Code Integrity access control
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Code Integrity Module. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-1040. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component Code Integrity Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on availability.
The bug was discovered 06/12/2018. The weakness was presented 06/12/2018 with Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-1040 since 12/01/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of 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 $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 03/27/2023). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068. The advisory points out:
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Code Integrity Module performs hashing.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110487 (KB4284835: Windows 10 Version 1803 and Windows Server Version 1803 June 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 91452 (Microsoft Windows Security Update June 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 (110487) and SecurityFocus (BID 104389†). See VDB-119431, VDB-119432, VDB-119433 and VDB-119434 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Vendor
Name
Version
- 7 SP1
- 8.1
- 10
- 10 1607
- 10 1703
- 10 1709
- 10 1803
- RT 8.1
- Server 1709
- Server 1803
- Server 2008 R2
- Server 2008 SP2
- Server 2012
- Server 2012 R2
- Server 2016
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Access controlCWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 110487
Nessus Name: KB4284835: Windows 10 Version 1803 and Windows Server Version 1803 June 2018 Security Update
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
12/01/2017 🔍06/12/2018 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Organization: Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-1040 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119448
SecurityFocus: 104389 - Microsoft Windows Code Integrity Module CVE-2018-1040 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041112
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
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Entry
Created: 06/13/2018 18:27Updated: 03/27/2023 06:50
Changes: 06/13/2018 18:27 (86), 02/18/2020 19:16 (6), 03/27/2023 06:50 (5)
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