CVE-2018-8115

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Host Compute Service Shim (hcsshim) library fails to properly validate input while importing a container image, aka "Windows Host Compute Service Shim Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Host Compute.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.04% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Host Compute
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8115?
CVE-2018-8115 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8115?
To fix CVE-2018-8115, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-8115 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8115 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8115?
CVE-2018-8115 affects Microsoft Windows Host Compute.
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