What is the severity of CVE-2018-8476?

CVE-2018-8476 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability.

What are the affected systems for CVE-2018-8476?

CVE-2018-8476 affects Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8476?

To fix CVE-2018-8476, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected systems.

Can CVE-2018-8476 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8476 can be exploited remotely due to its nature as a remote code execution vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8476?

CVE-2018-8476 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server.

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CVE-2018-8476

critical

CWE

119

14/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8476: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10 Servers.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8476

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8476?
CVE-2018-8476 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2018-8476?
CVE-2018-8476 affects Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8476?
To fix CVE-2018-8476, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected systems.
Can CVE-2018-8476 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8476 can be exploited remotely due to its nature as a remote code execution vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8476?
CVE-2018-8476 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Deployment Services TFTP Server.

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