CVE-2018-8415: Code Injection

Published Nov 14, 2018
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Updated

A tampering vulnerability exists in PowerShell that could allow an attacker to execute unlogged code, aka "Microsoft PowerShell Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, PowerShell Core 6.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, PowerShell Core 6.0, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Microsoft PowerShell Core=6.0
Microsoft PowerShell Core=6.1
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-2018-8415

Event History

Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-8415?

CVE-2018-8415 is a tampering vulnerability in PowerShell that allows unlogged code execution.

2

Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8415?

CVE-2018-8415 affects Windows 7, PowerShell Core 6.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, PowerShell Core 6.0, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, and various versions of Windows 10.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8415?

CVE-2018-8415 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-8415?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-8415 to execute unlogged code in PowerShell.

5

Are there any references or advisories for CVE-2018-8415?

Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2018-8415 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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