Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-0878
Potential exploit
Windows Remote Assistance in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to how XML External Entities (XXE) are processed, aka "Windows Remote Assistance Information Disclosure Vulnerability".
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injectionInformation leak
Products affected by CVE-2018-0878
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-0878
32.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 96 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-0878
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.6
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LOW | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
4.9
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
3.1
|
LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
1.6
|
1.4
|
NIST | |
|
3.1
|
LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
1.6
|
1.4
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-04-04 |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-0878
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The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-0878
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040519
Windows Remote Assistance XML External Entity Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0878
CVE-2018-0878 | Windows Remote Assistance Information Disclosure VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103230
Microsoft Windows Remote Assistance CVE-2018-0878 Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44352/
Microsoft Windows Remote Assistance - XML External Entity InjectionThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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