CVE-2018-8396

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8398.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.54% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Affected: Microsoft Windows 7
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041460 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8396 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105002 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8396?
CVE-2018-8396 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8396?
To fix CVE-2018-8396, 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-2018-8396 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8396 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8396?
CVE-2018-8396 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.
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