Microsoft WordPad CVE-2018-8307 Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:104631

CVE-2018-8307 |

Info

Microsoft WordPad CVE-2018-8307 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 104631
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2018-8307
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 10 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 10 2018 12:00AM
Credit: Eduardo Braun Prado working with Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative.
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 64-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft WordPad CVE-2018-8307 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft WordPad is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because it fails to properly handle input.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions to perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft WordPad CVE-2018-8307 Security Bypass 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].

Solution / Fix

Microsoft WordPad CVE-2018-8307 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

References

Microsoft WordPad CVE-2018-8307 Security Bypass Vulnerability

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