CVE-2018-0743
UnknownEPSS 2.84%
Last modified
CVE-2018-0743 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/saaramar/execve_exploitExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0743Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://twitter.com/AmarSaar/status/948892321755598848Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43962/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/saaramar/execve_exploitExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0743Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://twitter.com/AmarSaar/status/948892321755598848Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43962/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-0743?
Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
How severe is CVE-2018-0743?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0743 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0743?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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