CVE-2018-8450 Memory corruption in Windows 10

High 8.8 Published 14 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote code execution via memory corruption in Windows Search allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems.

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

What is CVE-2018-8450?

CVE-2018-8450 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Nov 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Search handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Search 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.

Weakness: CWE-404

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8450?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8450?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8450 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-2018-8450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmvr-h35x-827f.