PT-2018-1586 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+11
Published
2018-09-11
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Updated
2018-12-13
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CVE-2018-8424
CVSS v3.1
6.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows GDI versions prior to the fixed version
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
Windows 10 Servers
Description
The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in the Windows GDI component, allowing an attacker to disclose protected information using a specially crafted document. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive information. The estimated number of potentially affected devices is not specified.
Recommendations
For Windows 7, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows Server 2012 R2, apply the recommended patch.
For Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Servers, ensure that the latest security updates are installed to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive information until a patch is available.
Fix
Buffer Overflow
Information Disclosure
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 10 Servers
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
Windows Gdi
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016