SB2018081426 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows GDI component
Published: August 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018081426
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
3
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8394)
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)
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)
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.