Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when Desktop Bridge does not properly manage the virtual registry, aka "Windows Desktop Bridge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8214.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8208PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44914/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8208PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44914/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8208?
CVE-2018-8208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when Desktop Bridge does not properly manage the virtual registry, aka "Windows Desktop Bridge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This aff...
How severe is CVE-2018-8208?
CVE-2018-8208 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8208?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.