CVE-2018-8306

Name: CVE-2018-8306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T00:29:01.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8306 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A command injection vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) when the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter does not properly manage user input, aka "Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Command Injection Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) when the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter does not properly manage user input, aka "Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Command Injection Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.88%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Wireless Display Adapter Firmware	2.0.8350
Microsoft	Wireless Display Adapter Firmware	2.0.8365
Microsoft	Wireless Display Adapter Firmware	2.0.8372

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041269Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8306Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041269Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8306Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8306?

How severe is CVE-2018-8306?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8306 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8306?

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