SB2018050829 - Remote code execution in Microsoft COM for Windows



SB2018050829 - Remote code execution in Microsoft COM for Windows

Published: May 8, 2018 Updated: August 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2018050829
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of untrusted data (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0824)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft COM for Windows implementation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data and execute arbitrary code on the the affected system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.