CVE-2018-0968

Public Exploit

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel that could allow an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) bypass, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0887, CVE-2018-0960, CVE-2018-0969, CVE-2018-0970, CVE-2018-0971, CVE-2018-0972, CVE-2018-0973, CVE-2018-0974, CVE-2018-0975.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.61% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103643	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040657	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0968	patch vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44465/	third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0968?: CVE-2018-0968 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0968?: To fix CVE-2018-0968, 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-2018-0968 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-0968 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0968?: CVE-2018-0968 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.

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