CVE-2018-8549

A security feature bypass exists when Windows incorrectly validates kernel driver signatures, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105803Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042138Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8549Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105803Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042138Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8549Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Nov 14, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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