CVE-2018-0816

Description

The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) 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 elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0815 and CVE-2018-0817.

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.84% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0816	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040515	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103248	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0816?: CVE-2018-0816 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0816?: To fix CVE-2018-0816, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0816 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0816 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0816?: CVE-2018-0816 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.

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