CVE-2018-8253

Microsoft Cortana Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2018-8253 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by KB4343887, released August 14, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

Routine
CVSS
4.0
Important
Exploitation
None reported
N/A
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0193
80th percentile

<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cortana allows arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could steal browser stored passwords or log on to websites as another user. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would require physical access to the console and the system must have Microsoft Cortana assistance enabled.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by preventing Microsoft Cortana from allowing arbitrary website browsing on the lockscreen.</p>

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 14393.2430 KB4343887 Aug 14, 2018
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 14393.2430 KB4343887 Aug 14, 2018
Windows Server 2016 14393.2430 KB4343887 Aug 14, 2018
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 14393.2430 KB4343887 Aug 14, 2018