CVE-2018-8231

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

8.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 51.16% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8231	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104373	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041094	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8231?: CVE-2018-8231 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8231?: To fix CVE-2018-8231, 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-2018-8231 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8231 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~51% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8231?: CVE-2018-8231 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.

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