CVE-2018-8486: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2018
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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 2008 Itanium=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
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Oct 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8486?

CVE-2018-8486 has a severity rating that indicates a significant potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8486?

To fix CVE-2018-8486, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches released by Microsoft.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-8486?

CVE-2018-8486 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8486?

CVE-2018-8486 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability related to the improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX.

5

Can CVE-2018-8486 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8486 requires local access to the system for exploitation, which minimizes the risk of remote attacks.

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