CVE-2018-0923 : Security Advisory and Response

An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, allowing unauthorized access through specially crafted web requests.

Understanding CVE-2018-0923

What is CVE-2018-0923?

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 is affected by an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the mishandling of specially crafted web requests.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0923

This vulnerability, named 'Microsoft SharePoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability,' can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0923

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016
Caused by the mishandling of specially crafted web requests

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
Version: Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges and gain unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Implement access controls and least privilege principles

Patching and Updates

Microsoft has released patches to address this vulnerability
Ensure all systems running Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 are updated with the latest security patches