CVE-2018-0826: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018
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Updated

Windows Storage Services in Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Storage Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Event History

Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker needs local access to an affected system and must already have low-privileged access. The CVSS vector indicates no user interaction is required, but exploitation has high attack complexity.

2

Which systems are affected?

Affected Windows 10 releases are versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709. Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 are also listed as affected.

3

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can elevate privileges and affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector rates all three impacts as high.

4

What should administrators do?

Apply the available patch for CVE-2018-0826 to affected systems. The provided data does not specify an alternative mitigation if patching cannot be performed immediately.

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