CVE-2018-8444

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 2.0 (SMBv2) server handles certain requests, aka "Windows SMB Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.76% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8444 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105226 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8444?
CVE-2018-8444 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8444?
To fix CVE-2018-8444, 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-2018-8444 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8444 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8444?
CVE-2018-8444 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2.
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