CVE-2018-8337 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows Subsystem for Linux improperly handles case sensitivity, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-178

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105250Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8337PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105250Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8337PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8337?

CVE-2018-8337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows Subsystem for Linux improperly handles case sensitivity, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affec...

How severe is CVE-2018-8337?

CVE-2018-8337 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8337?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.