SB2018111318 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectX

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2018111318

SB2018111318 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectX

Published: November 13, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018111318
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8563)

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

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


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.


2) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8561)

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

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


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.


3) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8554)

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

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


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.


4) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8485)

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

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


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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References