CVE-2018-8991 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) 7.99.13.604, the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0xf1002009.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Windows Optimization Master Project	Windows Optimization Master	7.99.13.604

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Windows%20Optimization%20master/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Windows%20Optimization%20master/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8991?

CVE-2018-8991 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Windows Master (aka Windows Optimization Master) 7.99.13.604, the driver file (WoptiHWDetect.SYS) allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact be...

How severe is CVE-2018-8991?

CVE-2018-8991 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8991?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windows Optimization Master Project Windows Optimization Master.