CVE-2018-8413: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when "Windows Theme API" does not properly decompress files, aka "Windows Theme API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

16 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8413

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-2018-8413?

CVE-2018-8413 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8413?

To fix CVE-2018-8413, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8413?

CVE-2018-8413 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows 10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8413?

CVE-2018-8413 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to the Windows Theme API.

Can CVE-2018-8413 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8413 can be exploited remotely if a user views a specially crafted theme file.