Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Kernel
CVE-2018-0897

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Windows kernel in various Microsoft Windows operating systems contains a vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure. This arises from improper management of memory addresses, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. The flaw affects a wide range of products, including several server and client versions of Windows, highlighting the importance of timely updates and patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103241
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EPSS Score

27% 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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