CVE-2018-8397
published 2018-08-15CVE-2018-8397: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka "GDI+ Remote Code…
PriorityP264high8.8CVSS 3.0
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
67.87%
99.2th percentile
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka "GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.
Affected
18 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_7 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_7 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_7_for_32-bit_systems_service_pack_1 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_7_for_x64-based_systems_service_pack_1 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2008_for_32-bit_systems_service_pack_2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2008_for_itanium-based_systems_service_pack_2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2008_for_x64-based_systems_service_pack_2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2008_r2_for_itanium-based_systems_service_pack_1 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2008_r2_for_x64-based_systems_service_pack_1 | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Exploit vector is a specially crafted website or document file targeting Windows GDI+ object handling in memory; monitor for suspicious document opens or web-based content delivery leading to GDI-related crashes or code execution on Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2. ↗
- →Monitor for exploitation attempts via web-based delivery: attacker-hosted pages designed to trigger GDI+ memory mishandling; watch for browser or document renderer processes spawning unexpected child processes on affected OS versions. ↗
- ·No public exploit or active in-the-wild exploitation reported at time of advisory; exploitation rated 'Less Likely' for older software releases. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.08.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.09.3CRITICALAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
vendor_msrc8.8HIGH
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Microsoft
GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2018-08-14·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2018-8397 [HIGH] GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability:
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to view the w
GHSA
GHSA-5jp7-chgf-4cwf: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka "GDI+ Remo
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2018-8397 [HIGH] GHSA-5jp7-chgf-4cwf: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka "GDI+ Remo
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka "GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
## Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
## Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that a
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
### Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that are rated "critical." Talos believ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104994http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041460https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8397http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104994http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041460https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8397
2018-08-15
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