CVE-2018-0902

Name: CVE-2018-0902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T17:29:02.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) kernel-mode driver (cng.sys) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709. Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way the kernel-mode driver validates and enforces impersonation levels, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) kernel-mode driver (cng.sys) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709. Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way the kernel-mode driver validates and enforces impersonation levels, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0884.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0902Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0902Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0902?

How severe is CVE-2018-0902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0902?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST