What is the severity of CVE-2018-8566?

CVE-2018-8566 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Windows versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8566?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8566, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8566?

CVE-2018-8566 affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, and 1809, as well as Windows Server 2019.

What does CVE-2018-8566 impact?

CVE-2018-8566 impacts the BitLocker Device Encryption feature of Windows by improperly suspending its functionality.

Is CVE-2018-8566 being actively exploited?

At the time of reporting, there was no indication that CVE-2018-8566 was actively being exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2018-8566

medium

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14/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8566

First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows improperly suspends BitLocker Device Encryption, aka "BitLocker 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-2018-8566

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8566?
CVE-2018-8566 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Windows versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8566?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8566, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8566?
CVE-2018-8566 affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, and 1809, as well as Windows Server 2019.
What does CVE-2018-8566 impact?
CVE-2018-8566 impacts the BitLocker Device Encryption feature of Windows by improperly suspending its functionality.
Is CVE-2018-8566 being actively exploited?
At the time of reporting, there was no indication that CVE-2018-8566 was actively being exploited in the wild.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8566?
CVE-2018-8566 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Windows versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8566?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8566, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8566?
CVE-2018-8566 affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, and 1809, as well as Windows Server 2019.
What does CVE-2018-8566 impact?
CVE-2018-8566 impacts the BitLocker Device Encryption feature of Windows by improperly suspending its functionality.
Is CVE-2018-8566 being actively exploited?
At the time of reporting, there was no indication that CVE-2018-8566 was actively being exploited in the wild.