CVE-2018-0868

Description

Windows Installer in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how input is sanitized, aka "Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Installer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0868 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103236 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0868?
CVE-2018-0868 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0868?
To fix CVE-2018-0868, 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-2018-0868 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0868 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0868?
CVE-2018-0868 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Installer.
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