SB2018100932 - System information disclosure in Windows TCP/IP implementatoin
Published: October 9, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018100932
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8493)
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:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows TCP/IP stack improperly handles fragmented IP packets. A remote attacker can specially crafted fragmented IP packets to the affected system and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.