CVE-2018-8314

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows fails a check, allowing a sandbox escape, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8313.

4.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.41%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 7

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8314	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041263	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104652	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8314?: CVE-2018-8314 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8314?: To fix CVE-2018-8314, 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-2018-8314 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8314 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8314?: CVE-2018-8314 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 10.

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