CVE-2018-8626

Critical

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) servers when they fail to properly handle requests, aka "Windows DNS Server Heap Overflow Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows
PublishedDec 12, 2018
First seenDec 12, 2018

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_101607, 1709, 1803, 1809—
microsoft windows_server_2012r2—
microsoft windows_server_2016No range specified, 1709, 1803—
microsoft windows_server_2019No range specified—

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CVE-2018-8626 · Microsoft Windows · Dark Radar