CVE-2018-0756
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CVE-2018-0756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows kernel in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0742, CVE-2018-0809, CVE-2018-0820 and CVE-2018-0843.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Windows kernel in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0742, CVE-2018-0809, CVE-2018-0820 and CVE-2018-0843.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1511 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102941Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0756Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102941Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040373Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0756Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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