Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2018-0942 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	103312
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2018-0942
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 13 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 13 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	Microsoft
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 + Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0 + Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 - + Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 - + Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 - + Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 - + Microsoft Windows Server 2016 + Microsoft Windows Server 2016 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP2 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP2 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP2 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1 + Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2018-0942 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote privilege-escalation vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges. Successful exploits may aid in further attacks.

Internet Explorer 11 is vulnerable.

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2018-0942 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2018-0942 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft Internet Explorer CVE-2018-0942 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• CVE-2018-0942 | Internet Explorer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (Microsoft)