What is the severity of CVE-2018-0966?

CVE-2018-0966 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass security features in affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0966?

To fix CVE-2018-0966, ensure that your Windows operating system is fully patched and updated to mitigate the vulnerability.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0966?

CVE-2018-0966 affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and specific versions of Windows 10 like 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709.

What happens if I am vulnerable to CVE-2018-0966?

If vulnerable to CVE-2018-0966, an attacker could exploit the bypass to run untrusted files and potentially compromise the security of the system.

Is CVE-2018-0966 a critical vulnerability?

No, CVE-2018-0966 is not classified as critical but is still significant enough to warrant prompt attention and remediation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-0966

low

3.3

CWE

367

12/4/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-0966

First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )

A security feature bypass exists when Device Guard incorrectly validates an untrusted file, aka "Device Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10	=1511
Windows 10	=1607
Windows 10	=1703
Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0966

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0966?
CVE-2018-0966 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass security features in affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0966?
To fix CVE-2018-0966, ensure that your Windows operating system is fully patched and updated to mitigate the vulnerability.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0966?
CVE-2018-0966 affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and specific versions of Windows 10 like 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709.
What happens if I am vulnerable to CVE-2018-0966?
If vulnerable to CVE-2018-0966, an attacker could exploit the bypass to run untrusted files and potentially compromise the security of the system.
Is CVE-2018-0966 a critical vulnerability?
No, CVE-2018-0966 is not classified as critical but is still significant enough to warrant prompt attention and remediation.

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