CVE-2018-0815

Name: CVE-2018-0815
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T17:29:00.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0815 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0816, and CVE-2018-0817.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0816, and CVE-2018-0817.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103234Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040515Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0815Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103234Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040515Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0815Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0815?

How severe is CVE-2018-0815?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0815 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0815?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST