CVE-2018-8563

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.77% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 7

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042135	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8563	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105778	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8563?: CVE-2018-8563 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8563?: To fix CVE-2018-8563, 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-2018-8563 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8563 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-2018-8563?: CVE-2018-8563 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.

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