PT-2018-1137 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+7
Published
2018-03-13
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Updated
2022-05-23
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CVE-2018-0883
CVSS v2.0
7.6
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and R2
Microsoft Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709
Description
The issue is related to the validation of file copy destinations in the Windows Shell, allowing a remote code execution due to insufficient access control. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted file that needs to be opened by the user, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, apply the necessary patch to resolve the vulnerability.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, install the latest security update to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and R2, apply the recommended security fix.
For Microsoft Windows 10 versions Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, ensure the latest cumulative update is installed.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709, apply the necessary security patch to prevent exploitation.
Fix
Improper Access Control
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016