What is the severity of CVE-2018-8396?

CVE-2018-8396 has a severity rating of important, indicating potential risk to vulnerable systems.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8396?

To fix CVE-2018-8396, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for vulnerable versions of Windows.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8396?

CVE-2018-8396 affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

What is the nature of the CVE-2018-8396 vulnerability?

CVE-2018-8396 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to the contents of memory.

Can CVE-2018-8396 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8396 can be exploited by local users with certain conditions, rather than remotely.

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CVE-2018-8396

medium

4.7

CWE

200

15/8/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8396: Infoleak

First published: Wed Aug 15 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka "Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8398.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8396

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8396?
CVE-2018-8396 has a severity rating of important, indicating potential risk to vulnerable systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8396?
To fix CVE-2018-8396, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for vulnerable versions of Windows.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8396?
CVE-2018-8396 affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
What is the nature of the CVE-2018-8396 vulnerability?
CVE-2018-8396 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to the contents of memory.
Can CVE-2018-8396 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8396 can be exploited by local users with certain conditions, rather than remotely.

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