What is the severity of CVE-2018-8596?

CVE-2018-8596 is rated as important due to its potential to lead to information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8596?

To fix CVE-2018-8596, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8596?

CVE-2018-8596 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-8596?

Exploiting CVE-2018-8596 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the memory of the GDI component.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8596?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8596, so applying the required updates is essential.

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CVE-2018-8596

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5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8596

First published: Wed Dec 12 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 2019, 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-2018-8595.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8596

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8596?
CVE-2018-8596 is rated as important due to its potential to lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8596?
To fix CVE-2018-8596, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8596?
CVE-2018-8596 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-8596?
Exploiting CVE-2018-8596 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the memory of the GDI component.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8596?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8596, so applying the required updates is essential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8596?
CVE-2018-8596 is rated as important due to its potential to lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8596?
To fix CVE-2018-8596, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8596?
CVE-2018-8596 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-8596?
Exploiting CVE-2018-8596 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information from the memory of the GDI component.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8596?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8596, so applying the required updates is essential.

CVE-2018-8596

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What is the severity of CVE-2018-8596?

How do I fix CVE-2018-8596?

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8596?

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-8596?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8596?

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What is the severity of CVE-2018-8596?

How do I fix CVE-2018-8596?

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8596?

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-8596?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8596?