SB2018081426 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows GDI component



SB2018081426 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows GDI component

Published: August 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018081426
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8394)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening malicious content and obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8396)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening malicious content and obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8398)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website or opening malicious content and obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.