CVE-2011-2018

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly initialize objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.62%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.html third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14635 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-098 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2018?
CVE-2011-2018 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2018?
To fix CVE-2011-2018, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2018 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2018 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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