CVE-2018-8444

Name: CVE-2018-8444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-13T00:29:04.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 2.0 (SMBv2) server handles certain requests, aka "Windows SMB Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2.. EPSS estimates a 5.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 2.0 (SMBv2) server handles certain requests, aka "Windows SMB Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.86%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105226Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8444Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105226Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8444Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8444?

How severe is CVE-2018-8444?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8444 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8444?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST