CVE-2018-8141

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8127.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.91% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040849 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8141 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104078 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8141?
CVE-2018-8141 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8141?
To fix CVE-2018-8141, 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-2018-8141 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8141 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8141?
CVE-2018-8141 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.
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