Vulnerability Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105778Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042135Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8563PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105778Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042135Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8563PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8563?
CVE-2018-8563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Wi...
How severe is CVE-2018-8563?
CVE-2018-8563 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.