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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1803 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104373Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041094Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8231PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104373Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041094Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8231PatchVendor Advisory
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.