CVE-2018-8350 Memory corruption in Windows 10

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper memory handling in the Windows PDF Library.

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-2018-8350?

CVE-2018-8350 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 15 Aug 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

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows PDF Library improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8350?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8350?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8350 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-2018-8350 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8350 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5x4c-mvw4-g6hr.

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