CVE-2018-8424: Infoleak
First published: Thu Sep 13 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-2018-8422.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8424?
The severity of CVE-2018-8424 is classified as important.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8424?
To fix CVE-2018-8424, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8424?
CVE-2018-8424 affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8424?
CVE-2018-8424 is an information disclosure vulnerability within the Windows GDI component.
Can CVE-2018-8424 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8424 requires local exploitation, meaning an attacker would need local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.
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