Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1703 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1709 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1803 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1709 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1803 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105016Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041458Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8414PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8414?
CVE-2018-8414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Shell does not properly validate file paths, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Win...
How severe is CVE-2018-8414?
CVE-2018-8414 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-2018-8414?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows Server 1709, Microsoft Windows Server 1803.