CVE-2018-8306

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) when the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter does not properly manage user input, aka "Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Command Injection Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041269 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8306 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104621 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8306?
CVE-2018-8306 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8306?
To fix CVE-2018-8306, 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-2018-8306 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8306 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8306?
CVE-2018-8306 affects Microsoft Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software.
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