PT-2018-1800 · Microsoft · Directx+1

Published 2018-11-13 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2018-8485

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the DirectX component. This can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code in kernel mode using a specially crafted application. The vulnerability may affect the system, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

LPE

Improper Resource Release

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

CWE-404

Related Identifiers

BDU:2018-01400

CVE-2018-8485

Affected Products

Directx

Windows

References · 12

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-8485 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2018-01400 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-8485 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8485 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8485 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2018-8485 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitylab.ru/vulnerability/496450.php · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/105770 · Note
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2018111318 · Note
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-8485 · Note
• https://securityfocus.com/bid/105770 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1042124 · Note