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.