Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8116

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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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.

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