Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104382Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0982PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44888/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104382Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0982PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44888/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0982?
CVE-2018-0982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel API enforces permissions, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Window...
How severe is CVE-2018-0982?
CVE-2018-0982 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-2018-0982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.