Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8231
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when HTTP Protocol Stack (Http.sys) improperly handles objects in memory, aka "HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-8231
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_1803:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8231
63.72%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8231
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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9.3
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
8.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.2
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2018-8231
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8231
CVE-2018-8231 | HTTP Protocol Stack Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104373
Microsoft Windows 'HTTP.sys' CVE-2018-8231 Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041094
Windows HTTP Protocol Stack (HTTP.sys) Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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