CVE-2018-16183

Description

An unquoted search path vulnerability in some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC run on Windows 7 (32bit), Windows 7 (64bit), Windows 8 (64bit), Windows 8.1 (64bit), Windows 10 (64bit) delivered in or later than October 2009 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with eleveted privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory co.jp
Affected: Panasonic Corporation Some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN36895151/index.html third party advisory
https://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/docs/077770 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16183?
CVE-2018-16183 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16183?
To fix CVE-2018-16183, 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-2018-16183 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16183 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-2018-16183?
CVE-2018-16183 affects Panasonic Corporation Some pre-installed applications on Panasonic PC.
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