CVE-2018-8398: Infoleak

Published 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 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. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8394, CVE-2018-8396.

Affected Software

16 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Event History

Aug 15, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8398?

CVE-2018-8398 has a high severity rating as it allows information disclosure via improper memory handling in Windows GDI.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8398?

To fix CVE-2018-8398, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8398?

CVE-2018-8398 affects multiple versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2018-8398?

Currently, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest patches as the primary method to mitigate CVE-2018-8398.

Does CVE-2018-8398 affect Windows Server?

Yes, CVE-2018-8398 affects several Windows Server versions including 2008, 2012, and 2016.