CVE-2018-8117: A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 850 which could allow an...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-8117 affects the Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 850. The issue could let an attacker reuse an AES encryption key to inject keystrokes into affected keyboard devices or read keystrokes from other affected keyboards. This is a hardware peripheral exposure, not a server-side vulnerability. Exposure is limited to environments using Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 850 devices. Higher concern applies where affected keyboards are used for privileged administration, finance, legal work, healthcare, credentials, or other sensitive typing. Organizations without this specific model are not shown as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize targeted inventory and replacement over broad emergency response. The business risk is meaningful for sensitive typing, but the provided sources do not establish active exploitation, broad product impact, or a software patch path. Mitigation focus: Inventory Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 850 devices across offices and remote kits.; Check Microsoft MSRC guidance for official remediation or replacement direction.; Replace affected keyboards where sensitive or privileged typing occurs..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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