SB2018100932 - System information disclosure in Windows TCP/IP implementatoin
Published: October 9, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018100932
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 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8493)
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.