CVE-2018-0976
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) when an attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka "Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
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 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0976?
CVE-2018-0976 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0976?
To fix CVE-2018-0976, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-0976?
CVE-2018-0976 affects several operating systems including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-0976 facilitate?
CVE-2018-0976 facilitates a denial of service attack through specially crafted RDP requests.
Can CVE-2018-0976 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-0976 can be exploited remotely when an attacker connects to the system using Remote Desktop Protocol.
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