#VU15267 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8472
Published: October 9, 2018 / Updated: October 10, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15267
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8472
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.