CVE-2018-8320: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2018

Updated

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in DNS Global Blocklist feature, aka "Windows DNS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8320

Event History

Oct 10, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8320?

CVE-2018-8320 has a critical severity rating due to its potential impact on system security.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8320?

To fix CVE-2018-8320, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8320?

CVE-2018-8320 affects various Windows operating systems, including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and Windows 10 versions 1607 to 1809.

What is the nature of CVE-2018-8320?

CVE-2018-8320 is a security feature bypass vulnerability found in the DNS Global Blocklist feature.

Can CVE-2018-8320 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8320 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable systems are not patched.