Main Vulnerability Database SB2018081412

SB2018081412 - Remote command execution in Windows Shell on Microsoft Windows 10 and 2016

Published: August 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018081412

Severity

Critical

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8414)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error when validating file paths in Windows Shell. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary system commands on the vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414