CVE-2018-8213 Memory corruption in Windows 10

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting improper memory object handling in Windows operating systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-8213?

CVE-2018-8213 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Jun 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8210.

Weakness: CWE-404

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8213?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-8213 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8213 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6vxf-9mq9-8rf5.

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