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Full vulnerability report · 2018
CVE-2018-0753High confidence

Microsoft Corporation Windows: security vulnerability

Microsoft Corporation · Windows

5.9MediumCVSS 3.0
Recommended action
Scheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Fix not verified
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2018-1563

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionScheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Fix not verified
01

What, why and how

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 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows IPSec Denial of Service Vulnerability".

What

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 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows IPSec Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may disrupt the affected service.

What

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 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows IPSec Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may disrupt the affected service.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → vulnerable operation → disrupt the affected service
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High: exploitation depends on specific conditions
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration.
CWE not yet assigned
CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.0: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACHighAttack complexity: Successful exploitation depends on specific conditions outside the attacker's direct control.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CNoneConfidentiality impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.INoneIntegrity impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedDenial of service
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security · English · AV18-005Microsoft security updates

Purpose The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to recently released Microsoft Security Updates. Assessment This advisory covers multiple support package deployments addressing multiple vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products including Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps, SQL Server, ChakraCore, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core and Adobe Flash. CVE References: ADV180001,ADV180002,ADV180003,CVE-2018-0741,CVE-2018-0743,CVE-2018-0744,CVE-2018-0745,CVE-2018-0746,CVE-2018-0747,CVE-2018-0748,CVE-2018-0749,CVE-2018-0750,CVE-2018-0751,CVE-2018-0752,CVE-2018-0753,CVE-2018-0754,CVE-2018-0758,CVE-2018-0762,CVE-2018-0764,CVE-2018-0766,CVE-2018-0767,CVE-2018-0768,CVE-2018-0769,CVE-2018-0770,CVE-2018-0772,CVE-2018-0773,CVE-2018-0774,CVE-2018-0775,CVE-2018-0776,CVE-2018-0777,CVE-2018-0778,CVE-2018-0780,CVE-2018-0781,CVE-2018-0784,CVE-2018-0785,CVE-2018-0786,CVE-2018-0788,CVE-2018-0789,CVE-2018-0790,CVE-2018-0791,CVE-2018-0792,CVE-2018-0793,CVE-2018-0794,CVE-2018-0795,CVE-2018-0796,CVE-2018-0797,CVE-2018-0798,CVE-2018-0799,CVE-2018-0800,CVE-2018-0801,CVE-2018-0802,CVE-2018-0803,CVE-2018-0804,CVE-2018-0805,CVE-2018-0806,CVE-2018-0807,CVE-2018-0812,CVE-2018-0818,CVE-2018-0819 Suggested action CCIRC recommends

Official advisory ↗
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security · English · AV18-002Microsoft security updates – Out-of-Band

tems Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Windows 10 Version 1709 for 64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems CVE References: CVE-2017-5754, CVE-2017-5753, CVE-2017-5715, CVE-2018-0818, CVE-2018-0788, CVE-2018-0754, CVE-2018-0750, CVE-2018-0741, CVE-2018-0753, CVE-2018-0746, CVE-2018-0747, CVE-2018-0748, CVE-2018-0751, CVE-2018-0752, CVE-2018-0744, CVE-2018-0745, CVE-2018-0749, CVE-2018-0743, CVE-2018-0762, CVE-2018-0772, CVE-2018-0766, CVE-2018-0773, CVE-2018-0774, CVE-2018-0781, CVE-2018-0800, CVE-2018-0758, CVE-2018-0767, CVE-2018-0768, CVE-2018-0769, CVE-2018-0770, CVE-2018-0775, CVE-2018-0776, CVE-2018-0777, CVE-2018-0778, CVE-2018-0780, CVE-2018-0803 Suggested Action CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly. References: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180002 https://port

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2018-AVI-022Multiples vulnérabilités dans Microsoft Windows

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été corrigées dans Microsoft Windows . Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une élévation de privilèges, une divulgation d'informations et un déni de service.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2018-001035複数の Microsoft Windows 製品におけるサービス運用妨害 (DoS) の脆弱性

複数の Microsoft Windows 製品には、メモリ内のオブジェクト処理に不備があるため、サービス運用妨害 (DoS) 状態にされる脆弱性が存在します。 ベンダは、本脆弱性を「Windows のサービス拒否の脆弱性」として公開しています。

Official advisory ↗
KISA KrCERT/CC · Korean · KNVD-4836MS 1월 보안 위협에 따른 정기 보안 업데이트 권고

- 서비스거부 취약점(CVE-2018-0753)

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Fix not verified
Affected
Windows: 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
Fixed
No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
Action
No verified patch reference is present in the current structured sources. Check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 4 Jan 2018 · Last source change 16 Sept 2024, 22:01 UTC · CWE not yet assigned

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceNIST NVD
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-09-01
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2018-1563
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceUnavailable
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment

Missing structured fields: CWE classification. Missing data is not evidence of low risk; review the primary advisory.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed from no authoritative guidance recorded to vendor advisory.
    Before
    no authoritative guidance recorded
    After
    vendor advisory
    af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 ↗
  2. SeveritySeverity changed from Unknown to Medium.
    Before
    Unknown
    After
    Medium
    NIST NVD ↗
  3. CVSS scoreCVSS score changed from not recorded to 5.9 (CVSS 3.0 · NIST NVD · CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).
    Before
    not recorded
    After
    5.9 (CVSS 3.0 · NIST NVD · CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
    NIST NVD ↗
  4. ENISA EUVD mappingEUVD-2018-1563 was added to the official ENISA EUVD mapping for this CVE.
    Before
    not recorded
    After
    {"euvdId":"EUVD-2018-1563"}
    ENISA EUVD ↗
  5. Catalogue recordCVE added to the BlackTree catalogue.
    CNA ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2018-1563↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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