CVE-2018-8450: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Search handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8450

Event History

Nov 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8450?

CVE-2018-8450 has a critical severity rating as it allows for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8450?

To fix CVE-2018-8450, install the latest security update provided by Microsoft for your Windows version.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8450?

CVE-2018-8450 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8450?

CVE-2018-8450 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8450?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8450; applying the security update is essential for protection.