CVE-2018-8486

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows 7 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows RT 8.1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2012 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 10 Windows 10 Servers

Description The issue is related to DirectX improperly handling objects in memory, which can lead to information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this to obtain sensitive information using a specially crafted application.

Recommendations For Windows 7, consider applying security updates or patches to resolve the issue. For Windows Server 2012 R2, apply the latest security updates to fix the problem. For Windows RT 8.1, install the latest available patches to mitigate the risk. For Windows Server 2008, update to the latest service pack and apply security fixes. For Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Servers, ensure the latest security updates are installed to address the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive information until a patch is available.