What is the severity of CVE-2018-8449?

CVE-2018-8449 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it could be exploited in a significant manner.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8449?

To fix CVE-2018-8449, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8449?

CVE-2018-8449 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803 and Windows Server 2016.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8449?

CVE-2018-8449 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-8449 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8449 may allow an attacker to execute untrusted files, potentially facilitating remote exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-8449

low

3.3

CWE

367

13/9/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8449

First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )

A security feature bypass exists when Device Guard incorrectly validates an untrusted file, aka "Device Guard 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
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8449

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8449?
CVE-2018-8449 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it could be exploited in a significant manner.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8449?
To fix CVE-2018-8449, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8449?
CVE-2018-8449 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803 and Windows Server 2016.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8449?
CVE-2018-8449 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-8449 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8449 may allow an attacker to execute untrusted files, potentially facilitating remote exploitation.

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