Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105774Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042109Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8476PatchVendor Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/pxe-dust-finding-a-vulnerability-in-windows
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105774Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042109Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8476PatchVendor Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/pxe-dust-finding-a-vulnerability-in-windows
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8476?
CVE-2018-8476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server Remote Code Execution Vulne...
How severe is CVE-2018-8476?
CVE-2018-8476 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.