CVE-2018-8116: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2018

Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the way that Windows handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Component Denial of Service 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, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8116

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:29 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8116?

CVE-2018-8116 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8116?

To fix CVE-2018-8116, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8116?

CVE-2018-8116 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

What component is primarily vulnerable in CVE-2018-8116?

The vulnerability primarily exists in the way that the Microsoft Graphics Component handles objects in memory.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-8116?

Exploiting CVE-2018-8116 could lead to a denial of service, rendering the affected system unresponsive.