Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Alps Pointing-device Driver 10.1.101.207. ApMsgFwd.exe allows the current user to map and write to the "ApMsgFwd File Mapping Object" section. ApMsgFwd.exe uses the data written to this section as arguments to functions. This causes a denial of service condition when invalid pointers are written to the mapped section. This driver has been used with Dell, ThinkPad, and VAIO devices.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alps | Pointing-Device Driver | 10.1.101.207 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-25654
- https://github.com/SouhailHammou/Exploits/blob/master/CVE-2018-10828/apmsgfwd_exThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44610/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-25654
- https://github.com/SouhailHammou/Exploits/blob/master/CVE-2018-10828/apmsgfwd_exThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44610/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10828?
CVE-2018-10828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Alps Pointing-device Driver 10.1.101.207. ApMsgFwd.exe allows the current user to map and write to the "ApMsgFwd File Mapping Object" section. ApMsgFwd.exe uses the data wri...
How severe is CVE-2018-10828?
CVE-2018-10828 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alps Pointing-Device Driver.