An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8485, CVE-2018-8554.
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8561 | Patch Vendor Advisory | 
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042135 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105813 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
Configurations
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Information
                Published : 2018-11-13 17:29
Updated : 2019-10-02 17:03
NVD link : CVE-2018-8561
Mitre link : CVE-2018-8561
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CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-404
                        
            Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Products Affected
                microsoft
- windows_server_2016
 - windows_rt_8.1
 - windows_server_2019
 - windows_8.1
 - windows_10
 - windows_server_2012
 


