HIGH

CVE-2018-8413

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

53.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when "Windows Theme API" does not properly decompress files, aka "Windows Theme API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Technical details

Published
10/10/2018
Exploit-DB
EDB-47975

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8413?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when "Windows Theme API" does not properly decompress files, aka "Windows Theme API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Is CVE-2018-8413 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8413 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 53.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8413?

CVE-2018-8413 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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