CVE-2018-8506
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CVE-2018-8506 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.. EPSS estimates a 4.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8506Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105466Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8506Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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