CVE-2018-8435

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V BIOS loader fails to provide a high-entropy source, aka "Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105240 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8435 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041624 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8435?
CVE-2018-8435 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8435?
To fix CVE-2018-8435, 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-2018-8435 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8435 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-2018-8435?
CVE-2018-8435 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.
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