7.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11334

First published: Wed May 23 2018(Updated: )

Windscribe 1.81 creates a named pipe with a NULL DACL that allows Everyone users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via \\.\pipe\WindscribeService.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windscribe=1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11334?

    CVE-2018-11334 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11334?

    To fix CVE-2018-11334, update Windscribe to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-11334?

    CVE-2018-11334 affects Windscribe version 1.81.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11334?

    CVE-2018-11334 is a security vulnerability related to improper permissions on a named pipe.

  • What actions can be exploited with CVE-2018-11334?

    CVE-2018-11334 can be exploited to gain privileges or induce a denial of service via the named pipe.

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