CVE-2018-8493
First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 1803 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8493?
The severity of CVE-2018-8493 is classified as important.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8493?
To fix CVE-2018-8493, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What impacts does CVE-2018-8493 have on my system?
CVE-2018-8493 may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information due to improper handling of fragmented IP packets by the Windows TCP/IP stack.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8493?
CVE-2018-8493 affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various versions of Windows 10 servers.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-8493?
As of now, there are no publicly available exploits for CVE-2018-8493 reported.
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