Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Kernel by Microsoft
CVE-2018-0744

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-0744?

The vulnerability in the Windows kernel relates to the improper handling of objects in memory, potentially allowing an attacker to elevate their privileges on affected systems. This flaw can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to system resources or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, posing significant risks to users and organizations running the impacted versions of Windows.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows kernel Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102351
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040090
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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