CVE-2018-0756

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.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.52%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0756	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040373	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102941	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0756?: CVE-2018-0756 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0756?: To fix CVE-2018-0756, 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-2018-0756 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0756 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0756?: CVE-2018-0756 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.

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