Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105271Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041641Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8441PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105271Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041641Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8441PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8441?
CVE-2018-8441 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 1...
How severe is CVE-2018-8441?
CVE-2018-8441 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8441?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.