CVE-2018-8313: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2018

Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8314.

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

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-2018-8313

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

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8313?

CVE-2018-8313 is rated as important because it allows an attacker to elevate privileges on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8313?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8313, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8313?

CVE-2018-8313 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8313?

CVE-2018-8313 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Kernel API.

Can CVE-2018-8313 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2018-8313 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.