SB2018100924 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Media Player

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SB2018100924 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Media Player

Published: October 9, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018100924
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8481)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows Media Player improperly discloses file information. A remote attacker can open a specially crafted hyperlink and determine the presence of files on disk.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8482)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows Media Player improperly discloses file information. A remote attacker can open a specially crafted hyperlink and determine the presence of files on disk.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References