Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory and incorrectly maps kernel memory, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
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 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103654Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040673Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1009PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103654Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040673Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1009PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1009?
CVE-2018-1009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory and incorrectly maps kernel memory, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privi...
How severe is CVE-2018-1009?
CVE-2018-1009 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1009?
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.