CVE-2018-8170

Description

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

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
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 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8170 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104068 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8170?
CVE-2018-8170 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8170?
To fix CVE-2018-8170, 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-2018-8170 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8170 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-2018-8170?
CVE-2018-8170 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.
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