Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel
CVE-2018-0748

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2018

Summary

This vulnerability arises from improper handling of memory addresses within the Windows kernel, enabling attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems. By exploiting this flaw, a user could potentially execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than intended, allowing for unauthorized access and control over the system. Affected are various Windows operating systems including several versions of Windows 7, 8, 10, and associated server editions. Proper security measures and timely updates are necessary to mitigate risk.

Affected Version(s)

Windows kernel Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43514/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://95cnsec.com/windows-kernel-cve-2018-0748-exploit....
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102354
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

76% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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