CVE-2018-8231
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CVE-2018-8231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.. EPSS estimates a 14.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1803 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8231Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8231Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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