CVE-2018-0901

Public Exploit

Description

The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to the way memory addresses are handled, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0811, CVE-2018-0813, CVE-2018-0814, CVE-2018-0894, CVE-2018-0895, CVE-2018-0896, CVE-2018-0897, CVE-2018-0898, CVE-2018-0899, CVE-2018-0900, and CVE-2018-0926.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.52% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0901 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040517 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103245 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44311/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0901?
CVE-2018-0901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0901?
To fix CVE-2018-0901, 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-2018-0901 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0901 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0901?
CVE-2018-0901 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel.
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