What is the severity of CVE-2018-8435?

CVE-2018-8435 is considered a security feature bypass vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8435?

To fix CVE-2018-8435, update your Windows operating system to the latest security patches from Microsoft.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8435?

CVE-2018-8435 affects Windows Server 2016 and various versions of Windows 10.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-8435?

The impact of CVE-2018-8435 is that it allows bypassing certain security features in Windows Hyper-V.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8435?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2018-8435 is to apply the necessary security updates.

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CVE-2018-8435

medium

4.2

CWE

331

13/9/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8435

First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V BIOS loader fails to provide a high-entropy source, aka "Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10	=1607
Windows 10	=1703
Windows 10	=1709
Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8435

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8435?
CVE-2018-8435 is considered a security feature bypass vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8435?
To fix CVE-2018-8435, update your Windows operating system to the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8435?
CVE-2018-8435 affects Windows Server 2016 and various versions of Windows 10.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-8435?
The impact of CVE-2018-8435 is that it allows bypassing certain security features in Windows Hyper-V.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8435?
Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2018-8435 is to apply the necessary security updates.

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