CVE-2018-8251: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2018

Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, 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 RT 8.1

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8251

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

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What must an attacker do to exploit this vulnerability?

The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be delivered over a network without prior privileges, but exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has high attack complexity.

Which systems should be prioritized for remediation?

Prioritize affected Windows endpoints and servers that use Windows Media Foundation, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016. Successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Is a fix available?

Yes. A patch is available for this vulnerability.