CVE-2018-8493

high-risk
Published 2018-10-10

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows TCP/IP stack improperly handles fragmented IP packets, aka "Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

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11.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 88% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (12)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105456
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041843
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8493
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105456
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041843
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8493
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high-risk
Severity 26/34 · High
Exploitability 11/34 · Low
Exposure 17/34 · Moderate