PT-2018-2094 · Microsoft · Windows Media Player+12
Windowsrcer
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Published
2018-10-09
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Updated
2020-08-24
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CVE-2018-8481
CVSS v2.0
4.0
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows Media Player versions prior to the fixed version
Windows 7
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2012
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 10
Windows 10 Servers
Description
The issue is related to the improper disclosure of file information by Windows Media Player, allowing a remote attacker to determine the presence of files on a disk using a specially crafted hyperlink. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive information.
Recommendations
For Windows Media Player, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers, apply the recommended patch or update to prevent exploitation.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to Windows Media Player until a patch is available.
Fix
Information Disclosure
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 10 Servers
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Media Player
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019