Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectX



Published: 2018-11-13
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8563
CVE-2018-8561
CVE-2018-8554
CVE-2018-8485
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU15844

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8563

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2012 R2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8563


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU15845

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8561

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 1803

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8561


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU15847

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8554

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1803 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1803

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8554


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Privilege escalation

EUVDB-ID: #VU15849

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8485

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 1803

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8485


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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