HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2018-8231

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windo...

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows Server 1803-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8231?

CVE-2018-8231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windo...

How severe is CVE-2018-8231?

CVE-2018-8231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8231?

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.