Microsoft Windows
CVE-2018-8136 — Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions on a target system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could create a specially crafted document, causing Windows to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory.
Overview
6.5
CVSS MEDIUM
Low
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
High
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 5.9
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
20 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4103716 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4103716 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4103731 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4103731 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4103727 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4103727 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4103721 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4103721 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows RT 8.1 | 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 4130956 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4130956 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4130956 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4130956 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4130956 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 4103718 (Monthly Rollup) 4103712 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093118 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 4103730 (Monthly Rollup) 4103726 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093123 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 4103730 (Monthly Rollup) 4103726 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093123 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 4103725 (Monthly Rollup) 4103715 (Security Only) Low Remote Code Execution 4093114 Base: 6.5 Temporal: 5.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2016 | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4103723 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | 4103727 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4103721 (Security Update) |
Low | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
Patches
7 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4103716 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103723 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103731 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103727 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103721 |
Security Update | Yes |
4103725 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4130956 |
Security Update | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Kushal Arvind Shah of Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs
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