Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 · CVE-2018-0878
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and R2
Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709
Description:
The issue is related to how XML External Entities (XXE) are processed, allowing an information disclosure. This could enable attackers to obtain sensitive information and affect the system.
Recommendations:
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of Windows Remote Assistance until a patch is available.