CVE-2018-8622

Name: CVE-2018-8622
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T00:29:01.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8622 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8477, CVE-2018-8621.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8477, CVE-2018-8621.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8622Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106088Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8622Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8622?

How severe is CVE-2018-8622?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8622 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8622?

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