CVE-2018-8637

Name: CVE-2018-8637
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-12T00:29:01.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8637 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows kernel that could allow an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) bypass, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows kernel that could allow an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) bypass, aka "Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8637Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106095Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8637Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8637?

How severe is CVE-2018-8637?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8637 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8637?

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