CVE-2018-6400
First published: Mon Mar 12 2018(Updated: )
Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by impersonating all the pipes through a use of \\.\pipe\WPSCloudSvr\WpsCloudSvr -- an "insecurely created named pipe." Ensures full access to Everyone users group.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Office | =10.2.0.5978 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6400?
CVE-2018-6400 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6400?
To remediate CVE-2018-6400, update to a patched version of WPS Office that addresses the named pipe insecurity.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-6400?
CVE-2018-6400 affects users of Kingsoft WPS Office Free version 10.2.0.5978.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6400?
CVE-2018-6400 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by insecurely created named pipes.
Can CVE-2018-6400 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-6400 requires local access to exploit, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.
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