Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows does not properly handle specially crafted image files, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105277Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041626Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8475PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105277Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041626Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8475PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8475?
CVE-2018-8475 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows does not properly handle specially crafted image files, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Ser...
How severe is CVE-2018-8475?
CVE-2018-8475 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-2018-8475?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.