Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows GDI component



Published: 2018-08-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8394
CVE-2018-8396
CVE-2018-8398
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU14388

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8394

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8394


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU14390

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8396

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 - 2008 R2

Windows: 7

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8396


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU14392

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8398

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8398


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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