CVE-2018-8554
First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8485, CVE-2018-8561.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8554?
CVE-2018-8554 has been assigned a medium severity rating by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8554?
To fix CVE-2018-8554, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8554?
CVE-2018-8554 affects Windows 10 versions 1803 and 1809, as well as Windows Server 1803 and Windows Server 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8554?
CVE-2018-8554 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX.
What might an attacker do with CVE-2018-8554?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-8554 could potentially gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
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