CVE-2018-6400 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-6400 affecting Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978. Find out how local users can exploit a named pipe vulnerability to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 has a security vulnerability that allows local users to gain escalated privileges or cause a denial of service by exploiting an insecurely created named pipe.
Understanding CVE-2018-6400
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 that can be exploited by local users.
What is CVE-2018-6400?
The vulnerability in Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 allows attackers to impersonate all the pipes through an insecurely created named pipe, leading to escalated privileges or denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6400
This vulnerability grants full access to the Everyone users group, potentially compromising system security.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6400
Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Exploitable by local users through an insecurely created named pipe, \.\pipe\WPSCloudSvr\WpsCloudSvr
- Allows attackers to impersonate all pipes, leading to escalated privileges or denial of service
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Kingsoft WPS Office Free 10.2.0.5978
- Vendor: Kingsoft
- Version: 10.2.0.5978
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers exploit the named pipe \.\pipe\WPSCloudSvr\WpsCloudSvr to gain unauthorized access
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address CVE-2018-6400.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable unnecessary services and restrict access to critical named pipes
- Regularly monitor and audit named pipe usage
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement the principle of least privilege for user access
- Conduct regular security training for users on named pipe security
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by Kingsoft to address the vulnerability