What is the severity of CVE-2018-8492?

CVE-2018-8492 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for code injection in Windows PowerShell sessions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8492?

To fix CVE-2018-8492, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-8492?

CVE-2018-8492 affects Windows 10 (various versions), Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.

Can CVE-2018-8492 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8492 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely without prior access.

What mitigation steps can be taken for CVE-2018-8492?

Mitigation for CVE-2018-8492 includes enforcing access controls and regularly updating software to the latest versions.

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CVE-2018-8492

medium

5.3

10/10/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8492

First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Device Guard that could allow an attacker to inject malicious code into a Windows PowerShell session, aka "Device Guard Code Integrity Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 Servers.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8492

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8492?
CVE-2018-8492 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for code injection in Windows PowerShell sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8492?
To fix CVE-2018-8492, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-8492?
CVE-2018-8492 affects Windows 10 (various versions), Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
Can CVE-2018-8492 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8492 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely without prior access.
What mitigation steps can be taken for CVE-2018-8492?
Mitigation for CVE-2018-8492 includes enforcing access controls and regularly updating software to the latest versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8492?
CVE-2018-8492 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for code injection in Windows PowerShell sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8492?
To fix CVE-2018-8492, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-8492?
CVE-2018-8492 affects Windows 10 (various versions), Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
Can CVE-2018-8492 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8492 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely without prior access.
What mitigation steps can be taken for CVE-2018-8492?
Mitigation for CVE-2018-8492 includes enforcing access controls and regularly updating software to the latest versions.