CVE-2018-0883: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2018

Updated

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to how file copy destinations are validated, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0883

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-2018-0883?

CVE-2018-0883 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0883?

To address CVE-2018-0883, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0883?

CVE-2018-0883 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and several editions of Windows Server.

Can CVE-2018-0883 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-0883 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-0883?

The impact of CVE-2018-0883 includes unauthorized execution of commands, potentially leading to data compromise.