Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V instruction emulation fails to properly enforce privilege levels, aka "Hypervisor Code Integrity Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041096Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8219PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104353Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041096Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8219PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8219?
CVE-2018-8219 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V instruction emulation fails to properly enforce privilege levels, aka "Hypervisor Code Integrity Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilit...
How severe is CVE-2018-8219?
CVE-2018-8219 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8219?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.