# CVE-2018-8116: Microsoft Graphics Component Denial of Service Vulnerability

CVE-2018-8116 is fixed in 30 products on 1 platform, first by KB4093109, released April 10, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-8116
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.4 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0137
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Unlikely
- Published: Apr 10, 2018
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2018-8116

## Description

<p>A denial of service vulnerability exists in the way that Windows handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause a target system to stop responding. Note that the denial of service condition would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user privileges. However, the denial of service condition could prevent authorized users from using system resources.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems | 10586.1540 | [KB4093109](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093109.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems | 10586.1540 | [KB4093109](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093109.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 14393.2189 | [KB4093119](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093119.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 14393.2189 | [KB4093119](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093119.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 15063.1029 | [KB4093107](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093107.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 15063.1029 | [KB4093107](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093107.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 16299.371 | [KB4093112](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093112.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 16299.371 | [KB4093112](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093112.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 10240.17831 | [KB4093111](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093111.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 10240.17831 | [KB4093111](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093111.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093108](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093108.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093118](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093118.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093108](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093108.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093118](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093118.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |  | [KB4093114](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093114.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |  | [KB4093115](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093115.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |  | [KB4093114](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093114.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |  | [KB4093115](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093115.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows RT 8.1 |  | [KB4093114](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093114.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093108](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093108.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093118](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093118.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093108](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093108.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |  | [KB4093118](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093118.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093108](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093108.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093118](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093118.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB4093224](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093224.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093224](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093224.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB4093224](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093224.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |  | [KB4093224](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093224.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093224](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093224.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 |  | [KB4093122](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093122.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 |  | [KB4093123](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093123.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093122](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093122.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093123](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093123.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 |  | [KB4093114](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093114.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 |  | [KB4093115](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093115.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093114](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093114.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4093115](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093115.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 14393.2189 | [KB4093119](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093119.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 14393.2189 | [KB4093119](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093119.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 1709  (Server Core Installation) | 16299.371 | [KB4093112](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4093112.md) | Apr 10, 2018 |

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