Vulnerabilities > CVE-2018-8396 - Information Exposure vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008

047910
CVSS 4.7 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
HIGH
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
local
high complexity
microsoft
CWE-200
nessus
NVD
Published: 2018-08-15
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8398.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
OS
Microsoft
5

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
    NASL idSMB_NT_MS18_AUG_4343900.NASL
    descriptionThe remote Windows host is missing security update 4343899 or cumulative update 4343900. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft browsers access objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in a way that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. (CVE-2018-8403) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the users system. (CVE-2018-8341, CVE-2018-8348) - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) when ndis.sys fails to check the length of a buffer prior to copying memory to it. (CVE-2018-8342, CVE-2018-8343) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly validates hyperlinks before loading executable libraries. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8316) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the users system. There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document, or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects in memory. (CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8396, CVE-2018-8398) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. (CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8385) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. (CVE-2018-8345, CVE-2018-8346) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. (CVE-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8389) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8397) - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8404) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a specially crafted file or script to perform actions. In an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending the specially crafted file to the user and convincing the user to open the file. (CVE-2018-8349) - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation. (CVE-2018-8339) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft .NET Framework that could allow an attacker to access information in multi-tenant environments. The vulnerability is caused when .NET Framework is used in high-load/high-density network connections where content from one stream can blend into another stream. (CVE-2018-8360) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when affected Microsoft browsers improperly allow cross-frame interaction. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain browser frame or window state from a different domain. For an attack to be successful, an attacker must persuade a user to open a malicious website from a secure website. This update addresses the vulnerability by denying permission to read the state of the object model, to which frames or windows on different domains should not have access. (CVE-2018-8351) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8344)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id111689
    published2018-08-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/111689
    titleKB4343899: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 August 2018 Security Update (Foreshadow)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from the Microsoft Security Updates API. The text
# itself is copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.
#
include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(111689);
  script_version("1.16");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/12/18");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2018-3615",
    "CVE-2018-3620",
    "CVE-2018-3646",
    "CVE-2018-3665",
    "CVE-2018-8316",
    "CVE-2018-8339",
    "CVE-2018-8341",
    "CVE-2018-8342",
    "CVE-2018-8343",
    "CVE-2018-8344",
    "CVE-2018-8345",
    "CVE-2018-8346",
    "CVE-2018-8348",
    "CVE-2018-8349",
    "CVE-2018-8351",
    "CVE-2018-8353",
    "CVE-2018-8355",
    "CVE-2018-8360",
    "CVE-2018-8371",
    "CVE-2018-8372",
    "CVE-2018-8373",
    "CVE-2018-8385",
    "CVE-2018-8389",
    "CVE-2018-8394",
    "CVE-2018-8396",
    "CVE-2018-8397",
    "CVE-2018-8398",
    "CVE-2018-8403",
    "CVE-2018-8404"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    104975,
    104978,
    104982,
    104983,
    104984,
    104986,
    104987,
    104992,
    104994,
    104995,
    104999,
    105001,
    105002,
    105027,
    105028,
    105030
  );
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4343899");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4343900");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4343899");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4343900");

  script_name(english:"KB4343899: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 August 2018 Security Update (Foreshadow)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for rollup.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote Windows host is missing security update 4343899
or cumulative update 4343900. It is, therefore, affected by
multiple vulnerabilities :

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way
    that Microsoft browsers access objects in memory. The
    vulnerability could corrupt memory in a way that could
    allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the
    context of the current user. An attacker who
    successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the
    same user rights as the current user.  (CVE-2018-8403)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the
    Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An
    attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability
    could obtain information to further compromise the users
    system.  (CVE-2018-8341, CVE-2018-8348)

  - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the
    Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) when
    ndis.sys fails to check the length of a buffer prior to
    copying memory to it.  (CVE-2018-8342, CVE-2018-8343)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists when
    Internet Explorer improperly validates hyperlinks before
    loading executable libraries. An attacker who
    successfully exploited this vulnerability could take
    control of an affected system. An attacker could then
    install programs; view, change, or delete data; or
    create new accounts with full user rights.
    (CVE-2018-8316)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the
    Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents
    of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited
    the vulnerability could obtain information to further
    compromise the users system. There are multiple ways an
    attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by
    convincing a user to open a specially crafted document,
    or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage.
    The security update addresses the vulnerability by
    correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects
    in memory. (CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8396, CVE-2018-8398)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way
    the scripting engine handles objects in memory in
    Microsoft browsers. The vulnerability could corrupt
    memory in such a way that an attacker could execute
    arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An
    attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability
    could gain the same user rights as the current user.
    (CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8385)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution
    if a .LNK file is processed. An attacker who
    successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the
    same user rights as the local user.  (CVE-2018-8345,
    CVE-2018-8346)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way
    that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in
    Internet Explorer. The vulnerability could corrupt
    memory in such a way that an attacker could execute
    arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An
    attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability
    could gain the same user rights as the current user.
    (CVE-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8373,
    CVE-2018-8389)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way
    that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles
    objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully
    exploited this vulnerability could take control of the
    affected system. An attacker could then install
    programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new
    accounts with full user rights.  (CVE-2018-8397)

  - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in
    Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly
    handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully
    exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in
    kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs;
    view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts
    with full user rights.  (CVE-2018-8404)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to
    properly handle serialized objects. An attacker who
    successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a
    specially crafted file or script to perform actions. In
    an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the
    vulnerability by sending the specially crafted file to
    the user and convincing the user to open the file.
    (CVE-2018-8349)

  - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the
    Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to
    properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library
    loading behavior. A locally authenticated attacker could
    run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An
    attacker could then install programs; view, change, or
    delete data; or create new accounts with full user
    rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability
    by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude
    unintended elevation. (CVE-2018-8339)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists in
    Microsoft .NET Framework that could allow an attacker to
    access information in multi-tenant environments. The
    vulnerability is caused when .NET Framework is used in
    high-load/high-density network connections where content
    from one stream can blend into another stream.
    (CVE-2018-8360)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when
    affected Microsoft browsers improperly allow cross-frame
    interaction. An attacker who successfully exploited this
    vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain browser
    frame or window state from a different domain. For an
    attack to be successful, an attacker must persuade a
    user to open a malicious website from a secure website.
    This update addresses the vulnerability by denying
    permission to read the state of the object model, to
    which frames or windows on different domains should not
    have access. (CVE-2018-8351)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the
    Windows font library improperly handles specially
    crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully
    exploited the vulnerability could take control of the
    affected system. An attacker could then install
    programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new
    accounts with full user rights.  (CVE-2018-8344)");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4343899/windows-7-update-kb4343899
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?3a469b20");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4343900/windows-7-update-kb4343900
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?c7990c33");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4072698/windows-server-speculative-execution-side-channel-vulnerabilities-prot
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?8902cebb");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Apply Security Only update KB4343899 or Cumulative Update KB4343900
as well as refer to the KB article for additional information.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-8346");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"in_the_news", value:"true");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("smb_check_rollup.nasl", "smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl", 'microsoft_windows_env_vars.nasl');
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = "MS18-08";
kbs = make_list('4343899', '4343900');
productname = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/ProductName", exit_code:1);

if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/WindowsVersion", exit_code:1);

if (hotfix_check_sp_range(win7:'1') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

share = hotfix_get_systemdrive(as_share:TRUE, exit_on_fail:TRUE);
if (!is_accessible_share(share:share)) audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, share);

if (
  smb_check_rollup(os:"6.1",
                   sp:1,
                   rollup_date:"08_2018",
                   bulletin:bulletin,
                   rollup_kb_list:[4343899, 4343900])
  )
{
  replace_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, hotfix_get_audit_report());
}
  • NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
    NASL idSMB_NT_MS18_AUG_WIN2008.NASL
    descriptionThe remote Windows host is missing security updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Errors exist related to microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and L1 data cache that could allow information disclosure. (CVE-2018-3615, CVE-2018-3620, CVE-2018-3646) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8344) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. (CVE-2018-8385) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user. (CVE-2018-8345, CVE-2018-8346) - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the users system. There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document, or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects in memory. (CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8396, CVE-2018-8398) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. (CVE-2018-8397) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id111700
    published2018-08-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/111700
    titleSecurity Updates for Windows Server 2008 (August 2018) (Foreshadow)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
# extracted from the Microsoft Security Updates API. The text
# itself is copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation.
#
include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(111700);
  script_version("1.12");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/12/18");

  script_cve_id(
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    "CVE-2018-3620",
    "CVE-2018-3646",
    "CVE-2018-8339",
    "CVE-2018-8344",
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    105002,
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  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4338380");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4340937");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4340939");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4341832");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4343674");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"4344104");
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  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4340939");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4341832");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4343674");
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS18-4344104");

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  script_summary(english:"Checks for Microsoft security updates.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote Windows host is missing security updates. It is,
therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Errors exist related to microprocessors utilizing
    speculative execution and L1 data cache that could
    allow information disclosure. (CVE-2018-3615,
    CVE-2018-3620, CVE-2018-3646)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the
    Windows font library improperly handles specially
    crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully
    exploited the vulnerability could take control of the
    affected system. An attacker could then install
    programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new
    accounts with full user rights.  (CVE-2018-8344)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way
    the scripting engine handles objects in memory in
    Microsoft browsers. The vulnerability could corrupt
    memory in such a way that an attacker could execute
    arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An
    attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability
    could gain the same user rights as the current user.
    (CVE-2018-8385)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution
    if a .LNK file is processed. An attacker who
    successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the
    same user rights as the local user.  (CVE-2018-8345,
    CVE-2018-8346)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the
    Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents
    of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited
    the vulnerability could obtain information to further
    compromise the users system. There are multiple ways an
    attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by
    convincing a user to open a specially crafted document,
    or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage.
    The security update addresses the vulnerability by
    correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects
    in memory. (CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8396, CVE-2018-8398)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way
    that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles
    objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully
    exploited this vulnerability could take control of the
    affected system. An attacker could then install
    programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new
    accounts with full user rights.  (CVE-2018-8397)

  - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in
    'Microsoft COM for Windows' when it fails to
    properly handle serialized objects. An attacker who
    successfully exploited the vulnerability could use a
    specially crafted file or script to perform actions. In
    an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the
    vulnerability by sending the specially crafted file to
    the user and convincing the user to open the file.
    (CVE-2018-8349)

  - An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the
    Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to
    properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library
    loading behavior. A locally authenticated attacker could
    run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An
    attacker could then install programs; view, change, or
    delete data; or create new accounts with full user
    rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability
    by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude
    unintended elevation. (CVE-2018-8339)

  - An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the
    Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An
    attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability
    could obtain information to further compromise the users
    system.  (CVE-2018-8348)");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4338380/security-update-for-vulnerabilities-in-windows-server-2008
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?1277e89e");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4341832/security-update-for-vulnerabilities-in-windows-server-2008
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?b27d8590");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4340937/security-update-for-the-microsoft-com-vulnerabilities-in-windows
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?03764b1c");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4344104/security-update-for-font-library-vulnerability-in-windows
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?8782f358");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4343674/security-update-for-gdi-vulnerabilities-in-windows
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?3f77c369");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4340939/security-update-for-vulnerabilities-in-windows-server-2008
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?09c0d01f");
  # https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/srd/2018/08/10/analysis-and-mitigation-of-l1-terminal-fault-l1tf/
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?818d7d6a");
  # https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4072698/windows-server-speculative-execution-side-channel-vulnerabilities-prot
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?8902cebb");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released security updates for Windows Server 2008.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-8344");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"in_the_news", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/08/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("smb_check_rollup.nasl", "smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl", "microsoft_windows_env_vars.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");
include("lists.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = 'MS18-08';

kbs = make_list(
  '4338380',
  '4340937',
  '4340939',
  '4341832',
  '4343674',
  '4344104'
);

if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/WindowsVersion", exit_code:1);

# KBs only apply to Windows 2008
if (hotfix_check_sp_range(vista:'2') <= 0)
  audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

productname = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/ProductName", exit_code:1);
if ("Vista" >< productname) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

systemroot = hotfix_get_systemroot();
if (!systemroot) audit(AUDIT_PATH_NOT_DETERMINED, 'system root');

port   = kb_smb_transport();
login  = kb_smb_login();
pass   = kb_smb_password();
domain = kb_smb_domain();

if(! smb_session_init()) audit(AUDIT_FN_FAIL, 'smb_session_init');

winsxs = ereg_replace(pattern:'^[A-Za-z]:(.*)', replace:"\1\WinSxS", string:systemroot);
winsxs_share = hotfix_path2share(path:systemroot);

rc = NetUseAdd(login:login, password:pass, domain:domain, share:winsxs_share);
if (rc != 1)
{
  NetUseDel();
  audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, winsxs_share);
}

the_session = make_array(
  'login',    login,
  'password', pass,
  'domain',   domain,
  'share',    winsxs_share
);

vuln = 0;


# KB4338380
files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"offlinefiles-core_31bf3856ad364e35", file_pat:"^csc\.sys$", max_recurse:1);
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.0.6002.24436'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.0.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:"4338380", session:the_session);

# KB4340937
files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"installer-engine_31bf3856ad364e35", file_pat:"^msi\.dll$", max_recurse:1);
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('4.5.6002.24433'),
                            max_versions:make_list('4.5.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:"4340937", session:the_session);

# KB4340939
files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"structuredquery_31bf3856ad364e35", file_pat:"^msshsq\.dll$", max_recurse:1);
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('7.0.6002.24434'),
                            max_versions:make_list('7.0.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:"4340939", session:the_session);

# KB4341832
files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35", file_pat:"^ntoskrnl\.exe$", max_recurse:1);
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.0.6002.24444'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.0.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:"4341832", session:the_session);

# KB4343674
files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"gdi-painting_31bf3856ad364e35", file_pat:"^msimg32\.dll$", max_recurse:1);
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.0.6002.24439'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.0.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:"4343674", session:the_session);

# KB4344104
files = list_dir(basedir:winsxs, level:0, dir_pat:"-gdi_31bf3856ad364e35", file_pat:"^dciman32\.dll$", max_recurse:1);
vuln += hotfix_check_winsxs(os:'6.0',
                            sp:2,
                            files:files,
                            versions:make_list('6.0.6002.24441'),
                            max_versions:make_list('6.0.6002.99999'),
                            bulletin:bulletin,
                            kb:"4344104", session:the_session);

hotfix_check_fversion_end();
NetUseDel();

if (vuln > 0)
{
  replace_kb_item(name:'SMB/Missing/'+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}

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