PT-2018-1509 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+11
Daniel Docherty
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Published
2018-08-14
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Updated
2019-10-03
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CVE-2018-8339
CVSS v3.1
7.0
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows Installer versions (affected versions not specified)
Windows 7
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 10
Windows 10 Servers
Description
The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Installer. It occurs when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input, leading to an insecure library loading behavior. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially elevate their privileges on the system.
Recommendations
For Windows 7, consider applying configuration changes to restrict the loading of insecure libraries until a fix is available.
For Windows Server 2012 R2, restrict access to the Windows Installer to minimize the risk of exploitation.
For Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Servers, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
LPE
RCE
Improper Privilege Management
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 10 Servers
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Installer
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016