CVE-2018-8253

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen, aka "Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.62% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041477	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8253	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105009	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8253?: CVE-2018-8253 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8253?: To fix CVE-2018-8253, 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-2018-8253 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8253 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8253?: CVE-2018-8253 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10.

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