CVE-2018-0877

Name: CVE-2018-0877
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T17:29:01.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0877 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Desktop Bridge Virtual File System (VFS) in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how file paths are managed, aka "Windows Desktop Bridge VFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Desktop Bridge Virtual File System (VFS) in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how file paths are managed, aka "Windows Desktop Bridge VFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0877Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44313/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0877Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44313/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0877?

How severe is CVE-2018-0877?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0877 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0877?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-0877?

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Source: NVD / NIST