Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows kernel image handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Image Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104068Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040849Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8170PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104068Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040849Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8170PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8170?
CVE-2018-8170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows kernel image handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Image Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Wi...
How severe is CVE-2018-8170?
CVE-2018-8170 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-2018-8170?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.