CVE-2018-0880

HIGH

Windows Desktop Bridge - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2018-0880. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PowerShell script exploits CVE-2018-0880 by manipulating the Desktop Bridge virtual registry to create arbitrary files as SYSTEM, leading to privilege escalation. It uses mount points and symbolic links to redirect registry hive log file creation to a writable location.

Description

The Desktop Bridge in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the virtual registry is managed, aka "Windows Desktop Bridge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0882.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · powershelllocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44314

This PowerShell script exploits CVE-2018-0880 by manipulating the Desktop Bridge virtual registry to create arbitrary files as SYSTEM, leading to privilege escalation. It uses mount points and symbolic links to redirect registry hive log file creation to a writable location.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows 1709 (Desktop Bridge / Microsoft Office Hub)
Auth required
Prerequisites: NtObjectManager PowerShell module · Microsoft Office Hub installed · User execution context
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44314/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103239
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0318
EPSS Percentile 86.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (6)
microsoft/windows_10
microsoft/windows_10 1607
microsoft/windows_10 1703
microsoft/windows_10 1709
microsoft/windows_server 1709
microsoft/windows_server_2016
Published Mar 14, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026