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CVE-2018-8481

3.1 · LOW

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Media Player improperly discloses file information, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows…

Published Oct 10, 2018EPSS 5.00%

Overview

CVE-2018-8481 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 10, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Media Player improperly discloses file information, aka "Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects 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. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8482.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105452Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1041829Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8481Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105452Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1041829Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8481

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8481?

CVE-2018-8481 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 10, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2018-8481?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-8481?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-8481?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-8481 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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