Microsoft Windows
CVE-2018-8213 — Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the target system and then run a specially crafted application. The updates address the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory.
Overview
7.8
CVSS HIGH
Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 7.0
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
14 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4284860 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4284860 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4284880 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4284880 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4284874 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4284874 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4284819 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4284819 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4284835 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4284835 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 | 4284880 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4284880 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | 4284819 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4284835 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
Patches
5 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4284860 |
Security Update | Yes |
4284880 |
Security Update | Yes |
4284874 |
Security Update | Yes |
4284819 |
Security Update | Yes |
4284835 |
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
Jean-Yves Avenard, Mozilla
References
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