CVE-2018-8306
CVE-2018-8306 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) when the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter does not properly manage user input, aka "Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Command Injection Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8306?
- A command injection vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (MWDA) when the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter does not properly manage user input, aka "Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Command Injection Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2 Software.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8306?
- CVE-2018-8306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2018-8306 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-8306?
- CVE-2018-8306 primarily affects Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-8306?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-8306 published?
- CVE-2018-8306 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104621
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041269
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8306
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:wireless_display_adapter_firmware:2.0.8350:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:wireless_display_adapter_firmware:2.0.8365:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:wireless_display_adapter_firmware:2.0.8372:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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