CVE-2018-0878: XEE
First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )
Windows Remote Assistance in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to how XML External Entities (XXE) are processed, aka "Windows Remote Assistance Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0878?
CVE-2018-0878 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0878?
To fix CVE-2018-0878, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0878?
CVE-2018-0878 affects multiple versions including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various versions of Windows Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0878?
CVE-2018-0878 is an information disclosure vulnerability found in Windows Remote Assistance.
Can CVE-2018-0878 lead to unauthorized access?
CVE-2018-0878 may potentially allow attackers to gather sensitive information but does not directly enable unauthorized system access.
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