Vulnerability Description
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how objects in memory are handled, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Embedded Compact | < 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040371Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0842PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102946Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040371Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0842PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0842?
CVE-2018-0842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 ...
How severe is CVE-2018-0842?
CVE-2018-0842 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-2018-0842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1.