SB2018101008 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library
Published: October 10, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018101008
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8506)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory within Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. A remote attacker can trick the victim into processing a specially crafted image file and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.