CVE-2018-8219: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2018

Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V instruction emulation fails to properly enforce privilege levels, aka "Hypervisor Code Integrity Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

7 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8219

Event History

Jun 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·12:29 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8219?

CVE-2018-8219 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk of exploiting the vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8219?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8219, apply the latest Windows updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8219?

CVE-2018-8219 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803 and Windows Server 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8219?

CVE-2018-8219 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within Windows Hyper-V.

Can CVE-2018-8219 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8219 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.