CVE-2018-8225

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104395Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8225Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104395Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8225Vendor Advisory

Published

Jun 14, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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