SB2018121115 - Information disclosure in Microsoft Windows GDI

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8596)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted document or visiting an untrusted webpage to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8595)

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted document or visiting an untrusted webpage to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8596
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8595