ID:6240 - Exploit for XXE attack in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0878

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6240 - Exploit for XXE attack in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0878

ID:6240 - Exploit for XXE attack in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0878

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU11062
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0878
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XXE attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows Remote Assistance incorrectly processes XML External Entities (XXE). A remote attacker can send a specially crafted Remote Assistance invitation file to a user and then steal text files from known locations on the victim's machine, under the context of the user, or alternatively, steal text information from URLs accessible to the victim.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.