CVE-2018-8612: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 12 2018(Updated: )
A Denial Of Service vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service fails to validate certain function values, aka "Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 Servers.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8612?
CVE-2018-8612 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability, which can affect system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8612?
To remediate CVE-2018-8612, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8612?
CVE-2018-8612 affects Windows 10 versions 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server versions 2016 and 2019.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-8612?
The impact of CVE-2018-8612 is the potential for an attacker to cause a Denial of Service by exploiting the vulnerability.
When was CVE-2018-8612 disclosed?
CVE-2018-8612 was publicly disclosed in 2018, highlighting critical security issues within Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service.
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