CVE-2018-8253
published 2018-08-15CVE-2018-8253: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elevation of…
PriorityP423medium4.6CVSS 3.0
AVPACLPRNUINSUCHINAN
EPSS
1.93%
79.9th percentile
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10.
Affected
7 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_10 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1607_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1607_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2016 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.04.6MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
nvdv2.02.1LOWAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
vendor_msrc4.0MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-vr2w-wm3v-j642: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elev
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2018-8253 [MEDIUM] GHSA-vr2w-wm3v-j642: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elev
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10.
Microsoft
Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2018-08-14·CVSS 4.0
CVE-2018-8253 [MEDIUM] Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen.
An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could steal browser stored passwords or log on to websites as another user.
To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would require physical access to the console and the system must have Microsoft Cortana assistance enabled.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by preventing Microsoft Cortana from allowing arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen.
Windows Shell: Windows Shell
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:N/A;Older Software Release:Exploitation Less Li
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
## Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
## Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that a
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
### Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that are rated "critical." Talos believ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105009http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041477https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8253http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105009http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041477https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8253
2018-08-15
Published