CVE-2018-0809 — HIGH (7.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Windows kernel in Windows 10, versions 1703 and 1709, 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". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0742, CVE-2018-0756, CVE-2018-0820 and CVE-2018-0843.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102933Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040373Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0809PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102933Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040373Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0809PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-0809?

CVE-2018-0809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). The Windows kernel in Windows 10, versions 1703 and 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Ele...

How severe is CVE-2018-0809?

CVE-2018-0809 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-2018-0809?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.