CVE-2018-8599
First published: Wed Dec 12 2018(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly impersonates certain file operations, aka "Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2015-update3 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 | =15.9 | |
| 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 Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8599?
CVE-2018-8599 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8599?
Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 versions 1607 to 1809 are affected by CVE-2018-8599.
How severe is CVE-2018-8599?
CVE-2018-8599 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-8599?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-8599 is 273.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2018-8599?
To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2018-8599, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.
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