CVE-2018-8454

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Audio Service fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Audio Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.09% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8454 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105799 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042122 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8454?
To fix CVE-2018-8454, 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-2018-8454 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8454 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8454?
CVE-2018-8454 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Servers, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
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