Vulnerability Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows TCP/IP stack improperly handles fragmented IP packets, aka "Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1703 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1709 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1803 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1709 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 1803 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105456Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041843Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8493PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105456Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041843Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8493PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8493?
CVE-2018-8493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows TCP/IP stack improperly handles fragmented IP packets, aka "Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows S...
How severe is CVE-2018-8493?
CVE-2018-8493 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803.