CVE-2018-8115

Name: CVE-2018-8115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-02T19:29:00.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 32.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8115 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Host Compute Service Shim (hcsshim) library fails to properly validate input while importing a container image, aka "Windows Host Compute Service Shim Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Host Compute.. EPSS estimates a 32.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Host Compute Service Shim (hcsshim) library fails to properly validate input while importing a container image, aka "Windows Host Compute Service Shim Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Host Compute.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

32.52%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Host Compute Service Shim	< 0.6.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104061Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040842Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8115Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104061Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040842Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8115Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8115?

How severe is CVE-2018-8115?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8115 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 32.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8115?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST