CVE-2018-8449: Low severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
8 affected components
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
Remediation
Event History
Sep 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
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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.
3
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.
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What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8449?
CVE-2018-8449 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-8449 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8449 may allow an attacker to execute untrusted files, potentially facilitating remote exploitation.