Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Components
CVE-2018-0898

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-0898?

The vulnerability arises from the Windows kernel's handling of memory addresses, which may allow unauthorized users to access sensitive information. Exploiting this weakness could enable an attacker to gain insights into the system's memory, leading to potential unauthorized data disclosure. This issue affects a range of Windows operating system versions, highlighting the importance of timely security updates and patches.

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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103242
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040517
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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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CVE-2018-0898 : Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Components