CVE-2018-8397 — GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
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: The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that the Windows GDI handles objects in the memory.
Overview
CVSS Vector
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 4343900 (Monthly Rollup) 4343899 (Security Only) Critical Remote Code Execution 4338818 Base: 8.8 Temporal: 7.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4343900 (Monthly Rollup) 4343899 (Security Only) Critical Remote Code Execution 4338818 Base: 8.8 Temporal: 7.9 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 4343674 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4343674 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4343674 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4343674 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4343674 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
Patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4343674 |
Security Update | Yes |
Known Exploits
Acknowledgments
Behzad Najjarpour Jabbari, Secunia Research at Flexera