What is the severity of CVE-2018-8454?

CVE-2018-8454 has a severity rating that falls within the Medium category.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8454?

To fix CVE-2018-8454, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8454?

CVE-2018-8454 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8454?

CVE-2018-8454 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2018-8454 have on systems?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-8454 may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information stored in memory.

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CVE-2018-8454

medium

5.5

CWE

200

14/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8454: Infoleak

First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Audio Service fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Audio Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8454

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 has a severity rating that falls within the Medium category.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8454?
To fix CVE-2018-8454, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2018-8454 have on systems?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8454 may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information stored in memory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 has a severity rating that falls within the Medium category.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8454?
To fix CVE-2018-8454, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2018-8454 have on systems?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-8454 may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information stored in memory.