CVE-2018-0823

Public Exploit

Description

The Named Pipe File System in Windows 10 version 1709 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way the Named Pipe File System handles objects, aka "Named Pipe File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.72% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Named Pipe File System

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040379	vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44148/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0823	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102919	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0823?: CVE-2018-0823 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0823?: To fix CVE-2018-0823, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0823 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-0823 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0823?: CVE-2018-0823 affects Microsoft Corporation Named Pipe File System.

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