CVE-2018-0880: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2018

Updated

The Desktop Bridge in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how the virtual registry is managed, aka "Windows Desktop Bridge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0882.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0880

Event History

Mar 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0880?

CVE-2018-0880 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0880?

To fix CVE-2018-0880, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0880?

CVE-2018-0880 affects Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709 and Windows Server 2016, 1709.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0880?

CVE-2018-0880 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-0880 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2018-0880 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.