What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0952?

CVE-2018-0952 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 6.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-0952?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-0952. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 6.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-0952?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-0952. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Visual Studio 2015 CVE-2018-0952

HIGH

2018-08-15 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Visual Studio 2015 Visual Studio 2017 Windows 10 Windows Server 2016

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 15, 2018 - 17:29 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists when Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector allows file creation in arbitrary locations, aka "Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows 10 Servers. Affected products include: Microsoft Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.