CVE-2018-0878

Public Exploit

Description

Windows Remote Assistance in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to how XML External Entities (XXE) are processed, aka "Windows Remote Assistance Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

3.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 32.40% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Remote Assistance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040519 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0878 patch vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44352/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103230 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0878?
CVE-2018-0878 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0878?
To fix CVE-2018-0878, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0878 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0878 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~32% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0878?
CVE-2018-0878 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Remote Assistance.
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