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MS.Windows.CVE-2018-8495.Shell.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Shell.
The vulnerability is due to an error when Windows Shell improperly handles URIs. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Windows Server 2016
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation)
Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8495

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-12-31 15.751 Sig Added
2018-11-23 13.497 Default_action:pass:drop
2018-11-20 13.494 Sig Added
2018-10-26 13.480 Sig Added
2018-10-24 13.478 Sig Added
2018-10-09 13.468

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8495
ID 47003
Created Oct 12, 2018
Updated Jun 09, 2023
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2018-8495
Exploit Prediction Score 92.64%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other