PT-2018-9118 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+7

Nabeel Ahmed · Published 2018-03-13 · Updated 2025-04-04 · CVE-2018-0878

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

3.1

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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.

Exploit

Fix

XXE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-0878

ZDI-18-242

Affected Products

Windows

Windows 10

Windows 7

Windows 8.1

Windows Rt 8.1

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2016

References · 11

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/44352 · Exploit
• 🔥 https://krbtgt.pw/windows-remote-assistance-xxe-vulnerability · Exploit
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2018-0878 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0878 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-0878 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-242 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0878 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-0878 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1040519 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/103230 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/117908 · Telegram Post