CVE-2018-8506

Name: CVE-2018-8506
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-10T13:29:05.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

4.36%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

Published: Oct 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8506?

How severe is CVE-2018-8506?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8506 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8506?

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