CVE-2018-8563

Name: CVE-2018-8563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T01:29:01.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8563 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042135Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8563Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042135Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8563Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8563?

How severe is CVE-2018-8563?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8563 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8563?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-8563?

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Source: NVD / NIST