Vulnerability identifier: #VU10558

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0828

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Windows improperly secures the MultiPoint management account password. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10

Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0828

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.