CVE-2018-16183: High severity panasonic system interface device 0021 vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2019

Updated

An unquoted search path vulnerability in some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC run on Windows 7 (32bit), Windows 7 (64bit), Windows 8 (64bit), Windows 8.1 (64bit), Windows 10 (64bit) delivered in or later than October 2009 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with eleveted privileges.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Panasonic System Interface Device 0021

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Panasonic System Interface Device 0040

Event History

Jan 9, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16183?

CVE-2018-16183 is an unquoted search path vulnerability in some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC run on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.

How does CVE-2018-16183 affect Panasonic System Interface Device 0021?

CVE-2018-16183 affects Panasonic System Interface Device 0021 by allowing local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16183?

The severity of CVE-2018-16183 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can I fix CVE-2018-16183?

To fix CVE-2018-16183, apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by Panasonic.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16183?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-16183 on the JVN website (Japanese) and the official Panasonic website.