Vulnerability Description
An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists when Cortana retrieves data from user input services without consideration for status, aka "Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1803 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104354Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8140PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104354Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041108Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8140PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8140?
CVE-2018-8140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists when Cortana retrieves data from user input services without consideration for status, aka "Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects W...
How severe is CVE-2018-8140?
CVE-2018-8140 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 1803, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.