CVE-2018-0952

Name: CVE-2018-0952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0952 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists when Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector allows file creation in arbitrary locations, aka "Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows 10 Servers.. EPSS estimates a 6.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists when Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector allows file creation in arbitrary locations, aka "Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows 10 Servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.23%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2015	All versions	Update3
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	All versions	—
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	15.8	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105048Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0952Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45244/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105048Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0952Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45244/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0952?

How severe is CVE-2018-0952?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0952 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0952?

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-2018-0952?

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Source: NVD / NIST