Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2 Kernel access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-8224. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.

The bug was discovered 06/12/2018. The weakness was shared 06/12/2018 with Microsoft as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-8224 since 03/14/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/16/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue. 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 110486 (KB4284867: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 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 (110486) and SecurityFocus (BID 104381†). The entries VDB-119471, VDB-119470, VDB-119468 and VDB-119467 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 110486
Nessus Name: KB4284867: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 June 2018 Security Update
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03/14/2018 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-8224 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8224
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119469

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SecurityFocus: 104381 - Microsoft Windows Kernel CVE-2018-8224 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041093

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2018 18:48
Updated: 08/16/2024 14:06
Changes: 06/13/2018 18:48 (86), 02/18/2020 21:24 (6), 03/27/2023 08:40 (4), 08/16/2024 14:06 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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