CVE-2018-8492

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Device Guard that could allow an attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 Servers.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.24%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105455	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041842	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8492	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8492?: CVE-2018-8492 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8492?: To fix CVE-2018-8492, 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-2018-8492 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8492 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-2018-8492?: CVE-2018-8492 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.

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