PT-2018-2118 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2016+8
Published
2018-10-09
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Updated
2019-10-03
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CVE-2018-8484
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| 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 Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Windows 10 Servers
Description
The issue is related to errors in the memory object storage mechanisms of the DirectX Graphic Kernel component of the Windows operating system. It allows an attacker to potentially elevate their privileges using a specially crafted application. This can impact the system by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources.
Recommendations
For Windows Server 2012 R2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows RT 8.1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows Server 2012, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows Server 2019, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows Server 2016, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows 8.1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows 10, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows 10 Servers, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
Fix
LPE
Improper Resource Release
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Directx
Windows
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows Rt 8.1
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019