CVE-2018-8599

Name: CVE-2018-8599
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T00:29:00.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8599 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly impersonates certain file operations, aka "Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly impersonates certain file operations, aka "Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-273

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Visual Studio	2015	Update3
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	15.9	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8599Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8599Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8599?

How severe is CVE-2018-8599?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8599 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8599?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-8599?

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Source: NVD / NIST