CVE-2018-0963

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.52%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103647	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0963	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040657	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0963?: CVE-2018-0963 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0963?: To fix CVE-2018-0963, 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-2018-0963 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0963 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-2018-0963?: CVE-2018-0963 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.

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