Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2018-0894

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2018

Summary

The Windows kernel in various Microsoft Windows products allows for potential information disclosure due to improper handling of memory addresses. This vulnerability could be exploited to reveal sensitive information stored in memory, affecting a wide array of systems from Windows 7 to Windows Server 2016. Proper mitigation measures are crucial to safeguard against unauthorized access to critical data.

Affected Version(s)

Windows kernel Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, 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/1040517
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44308/
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EPSS Score

16% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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