MS.Windows.CVE-2018-0846.Elevation.Of.Privilege

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Elevation of Privileges vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of objects in memory when the vulnerable software handles a crafted application. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to escalate their privileges on vulnerable systems.

Affected Products

Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation)
Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core instal
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installati
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2

Impact

Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0846

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