CVE-2018-8210

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8213.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.98% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104407 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8210 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8210?
CVE-2018-8210 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8210?
To fix CVE-2018-8210, 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-2018-8210 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8210 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8210?
CVE-2018-8210 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.
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