Windows Kernel API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2018-0752

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Windows Kernel API in various versions of Windows operating systems, including Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server versions, has a vulnerability that enables an elevation of privilege. This occurs through improper enforcement of permissions within the Kernel API, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges than intended. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, thereby compromising system integrity and security.

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.securitytracker.com/id/1040095
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102360
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EPSS Score

77% 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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