CVE-2018-8309: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2018
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Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Denial of Service 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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8309?

CVE-2018-8309 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting various versions of Microsoft Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8309?

To fix CVE-2018-8309, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8309?

CVE-2018-8309 affects several versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What impact does CVE-2018-8309 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2018-8309 can lead to a denial of service condition, causing system instability and interruptions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8309?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-8309 other than applying security updates.

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