Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.
An attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.
Information
Microsoft Windows Server 1709 0
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
Exploit
Reports indicate that this issue is being exploited in the wild. Please see the references for more information.
References:
- Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
- Microsoft Windows Homepage (Microsoft )
- CVE-2018-8414 | Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Microsoft)