CVE-2018-8225 Memory corruption in Windows 10

High 8.1 Published 14 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by sending malicious DNS responses to the DNSAPI.dll component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-8225?

CVE-2018-8225 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows DNSAPI 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8225?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8225?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8225 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-2018-8225 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8225 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pc8-7phf-384v.