CVE-2018-8061: HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel driver version 8.98 and lower allows an unprivileged user to send IOCTL 0x85FE2608 to the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-8061?

amd64 kernel driver: upgrade to newer than 8.98. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-8061 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-8061 affect?

CVE-2018-8061 affects amd64 kernel driver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel driver version 8.98 and lower allows an unprivileged user to send IOCTL 0x85FE2608 to the device driver with the HWiNFO32 symbolic device name, resulting in direct physical memory read or write.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-8061?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2018-8061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting amd64 kernel driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel driver version 8.98 and lower allows an unprivileged user to send IOCTL 0x85FE2608 to the device driver with the HWiNFO32 symbolic device name, resulting in direct physical memory read or write.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hwinfo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-05-10 03:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hwinfo amd64 kernel driver UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.98

Fixed in: newer than 8.98

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amd64-kernel-driver || rpm -q amd64-kernel-driver || amd64-kernel-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.98 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade amd64-kernel-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade amd64-kernel-driver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-8061?

amd64 kernel driver: upgrade to newer than 8.98. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-8061 being exploited?

CVE-2018-8061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-8061 affect?

CVE-2018-8061 affects amd64 kernel driver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel driver version 8.98 and lower allows an unprivileged user to send IOCTL 0x85FE2608 to the device driver with the HWiNFO32 symbolic device name, resulting in direct physical memory read or write.

How urgent is CVE-2018-8061?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-8060 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel driver version 8.98 and lower allows an unprivileged user to send an IOCTL to the device d

References

← Back to latest CVEs