Qualys Vulnerability R&D Lab has released new vulnerability checks in the Qualys Cloud Platform to protect organizations against 54 vulnerabilities that were fixed in 7 bulletins announced today by Microsoft. Customers can immediately audit their networks for these and other new vulnerabilities by accessing their Qualys subscription. Visit Qualys Security Blog to prioritize remediation.
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Microsoft has released 7 security bulletins to fix newly discovered flaws in their software. Qualys has released the following checks for these new vulnerabilities:
Microsoft has released Cumulative Security Updates for Internet Explorer which addresses various vulnerabilities found in Internet Explorer 9 (IE 9), Internet Explorer 10 (IE 10) and Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11). The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution.
QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows 8 Embedded, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019.
This QID checks for the file version of %windir%\System32\mshtml.dll
The following versions of mshtml.dll with their corresponding KBs are verified:
1. KB4467107 - 11.0.9600.19180
2. KB4466536 - 11.0.9600.19180,10.0.9200.22597,11.0.9600.19180,9.0.8112.21282
3. KB4467697 - 11.0.9600.19180
4. KB4467691 - 11.0.14393.2608
5. KB4467680 - 11.0.10240.18036
6. KB4467696 - 11.0.15063.1446
7. KB4467686 - 11.0.16299.785
8. KB4467702 - 11.0.17134.407
9. KB4467708 - 11.0.17763.134
10. KB4467701 - 10.0.9200.22597
11. KB4467706 - 9.0.8112.21282
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
Microsoft Security Update Guide
This security update contains the following KBs:
KB3114565
KB4011190
KB4022147
KB4022232
KB4022237
KB4032218
KB4092473
KB4461473
KB4461478
KB4461483
KB4461485
KB4461486
KB4461487
KB4461488
KB4461489
KB4461501
KB4461503
KB4461504
KB4461506
KB4461511
KB4461518
KB4461519
KB4461520
KB4461524
KB4461526
KB4461527
KB4461529
KB4461530
QID Detection Logic:
This authenticated QID checks the file versions from above Microsoft KB article with the versions on affected office system.
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps Security Update November 2018
The update improves Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 servicing stack.
Affected Versions:
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
The QID checks if the version of the file %windir%\WinSxS\*microsoft-windows-servicingstack*\Apds.dll is less than 6.1.7601.23505.
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
KB3177467
KB Articles associated with the update:
KB4467702
KB4467708
KB4467691
KB4467680
KB4467696
KB4467686
QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
This QID reviews the file version of %windir%\System32\edgehtml.dll
The patch version is 11.0.10240.18036 (KB4467680)
The patch version is 11.0.14393.2608 (KB4467691)
The patch version is 11.0.15063.1446 (KB4467696)
The patch version is 11.0.16299.785 (KB4467686)
The patch version is 11.0.17134.407 (KB4467702)
The patch version is 11.0.17763.134 (KB4467708)
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
Microsoft Security Update Guide Windows(Edge)
A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when Team Foundation Server does not properly sanitize user provided input.
This security update is rated Important for supported versions of Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
This QID checks for the vulnerable file version of Microsoft.TeamFoundation.Server.WebAccess.Admin.dll
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
Team Foundation Server Update Nov 2018(Team Foundation Server 2017 Update 3.1)
Team Foundation Server Update Nov 2018(Team Foundation Server 2018 Update 1.1)
Team Foundation Server Update Nov 2018(Team Foundation Server 2018 Update 3)
Team Foundation Server Update Nov 2018(Team Foundation Server 2018 Update 3.1)
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Kernel Remote Procedure Call Provider driver improperly initializes objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8407)
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8408)
A tampering vulnerability exists in PowerShell that could allow an attacker to execute unlogged code.(CVE-2018-8415)
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft JScript that could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard.(CVE-2018-8417)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8485)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8544)
A cross-site-scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in an open source customization for Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services.(CVE-2018-8547)
A security feature bypass exists when Windows incorrectly validates kernel driver signatures.(CVE-2018-8549)
An elevation of privilege exists in Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler.(CVE-2018-8550)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8553)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8554, CVE-2018-8561, CVE-2018-8563)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8562)
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information.(CVE-2018-8565)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC).(CVE-2018-8584)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys.(CVE-2018-8589)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10 version 1809 when installed from physical media (USB, DVD, etc.) with the keep nothing option selected during installation.(CVE-2018-8592)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Search handles objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8450)
An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Audio Service fails to properly handle objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8454)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft RemoteFX Virtual GPU miniport driver handles objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8471)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server handles objects in memory.(CVE-2018-8476)
QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
This QID checks for following file versions %windir%\System32\ntoskrnl.exe:
The patch version of 6.0.6002.24521 (KB4467706 or KB4467700)
The patch version of 6.1.7601.24291 (KB4467106 or KB4467107)
The patch version of 6.2.9200.22601 (KB4467701 or KB4467678)
The patch version of 6.3.9600.19179 (KB4467697 or KB4467703)
The patch version of 10.0.10240.18036 (KB4467680)
The patch version of 10.0.14393.2608 (KB4467691)
The patch version of 10.0.15063.1446 (KB4467696)
The patch version of 10.0.16299.785 (KB4467686)
The patch version of 10.0.17134.407 (KB4467702)
The patch version of 10.0.17763.134 (KB4467708)
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
Microsoft Security Guidance
QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
This QID checks for following file versions %windir%\WinSxS\*microsoft-windows-servicingstack*\CbsCore.dll:
The patch version of 10.0.14393.2602 (KB4465659)
The patch version of 10.0.15063.1441 (KB4465660)
The patch version of 10.0.16299.782 (KB4465661)
The patch version of 10.0.17134.400 (KB4465663)
The patch version of 10.0.17763.132 (KB4465664)
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
CVE-2018-8566
These new vulnerability checks are included in Qualys vulnerability signature 2.4.463-3. Each Qualys account is automatically updated with the latest vulnerability signatures as they become available. To view the vulnerability signature version in your account, from the Qualys Help menu, select the About tab.
To perform a selective vulnerability scan, configure a scan profile to use the following options:
In addition, prior to running a scan for these new vulnerabilities, you can estimate your exposure to these new threats by running the Risk Analysis Report, available from the Qualys Vulnerability Management Reports tab.
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