CVE-2018-0883 Code injection in Windows Shell

High 7.5 Published 14 Mar 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper validation of file copy destinations in Windows Shell.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-0883?

CVE-2018-0883 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to how file copy destinations are validated, aka "Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0883?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0883?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0883 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-0883 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0883 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hw6r-pfcq-q29g.