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5.5

Windows Audio Service may expose internal data

CVE-2018-8454 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The audio component in Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019 can unintentionally reveal information stored in memory. This could let an attacker who already has access to the system see private data. Install the latest Microsoft security updates and restrict who can use the audio service on servers.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_10 1709
1803
1809
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2016 1709
1803
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2019 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Audio Service fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Audio Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects ...
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Audio Service fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Audio Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published14 Nov 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-8454 · NVD
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