CVE-2018-8225: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

15 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

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

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Jul 25, 58461

Event

02:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8225?

CVE-2018-8225 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8225?

To fix CVE-2018-8225, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8225?

CVE-2018-8225 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.

What impacts can CVE-2018-8225 have on my system?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-8225 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of affected systems.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-8225?

Currently, the best mitigation for CVE-2018-8225 is to apply the security patches released by Microsoft as there are no known effective workarounds.