CVE-2018-8553

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 19.36% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 7

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8553	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042113	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105777	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8553?: CVE-2018-8553 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8553?: To fix CVE-2018-8553, 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-2018-8553 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8553 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8553?: CVE-2018-8553 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 10.

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