CVE-2018-0913 : Security Advisory and Response

An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Project Server 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, known as the 'Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2018-0913

This CVE involves a security risk due to the way specially crafted web requests are sanitized in Microsoft Project Server 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

What is CVE-2018-0913?

The vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges by exploiting the sanitization process of web requests.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0913

Attackers can potentially gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.
This vulnerability poses a security risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data stored on the servers.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0913

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Affected Versions: Microsoft Project Server 2013 SP1 and Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.
Vulnerability: Elevation of privilege due to the sanitization process of web requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Microsoft Project Server 2013 SP1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit specially crafted web requests to bypass sanitization and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-0913 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to vulnerable systems.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and advisories from Microsoft.
Keep systems up to date with the latest patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities.