First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft XML Core Services MSXML parser processes user input, aka "MS XML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, 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 10 | =1809 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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CVE-2018-8494 has a severity rating of Critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2018-8494, ensure that your Microsoft software is updated with the latest security patches.
CVE-2018-8494 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
CVE-2018-8494 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services.
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8494 remotely, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.