Vulnerability Description
The Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103549Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040632Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.xpnsec.com/total-meltdown-cve-2018-1038/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1038PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44581/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103549Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040632Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.xpnsec.com/total-meltdown-cve-2018-1038/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1038PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44581/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1038?
CVE-2018-1038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privileg...
How severe is CVE-2018-1038?
CVE-2018-1038 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-2018-1038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.