CVE-2018-8308: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2018
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege 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

18 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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
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

Jul 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8308?

CVE-2018-8308 is classified as having a critical severity level due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8308?

To remediate CVE-2018-8308, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8308?

CVE-2018-8308 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2018-8308 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8308 requires local access to the system for exploitation and does not allow remote attacks.

5

What are the impacts of exploiting CVE-2018-8308?

Exploiting CVE-2018-8308 may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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