CVE-2018-0952

Public Exploit

Description

An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists when Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector allows file creation in arbitrary locations, aka "Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows 10 Servers.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 37.54% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105048	vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45244/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041466	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0952	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0952?: CVE-2018-0952 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0952?: To fix CVE-2018-0952, 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-2018-0952 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-0952 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~38% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0952?: CVE-2018-0952 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.

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