CVE-2018-8553 Memory corruption in Windows 10

High 7.8 Published 14 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote code execution via memory handling flaws in Microsoft Graphics Components affects multiple Windows versions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-8553?

CVE-2018-8553 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Nov 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8553?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-8553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vgfv-j9wj-vx9r.