Vulnerability Description
The Windows kernel in 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 elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102351Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040090Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0744Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43446/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102351Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040090Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0744Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43446/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0744?
CVE-2018-0744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). The Windows kernel in 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 elevation of privil...
How severe is CVE-2018-0744?
CVE-2018-0744 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0744?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.