CVE-2018-0746: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jan 4, 2018

Updated

The Windows kernel in Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to the way memory addresses are handled, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0745 and CVE-2018-0747.

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Event History

Jan 4, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0746?

CVE-2018-0746 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a risk for information disclosure in affected Microsoft Windows versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0746?

To fix CVE-2018-0746, apply the relevant security update provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0746?

CVE-2018-0746 affects Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0746?

CVE-2018-0746 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper handling of memory addresses.

Can CVE-2018-0746 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-0746 requires local access to the system, which limits the risk of remote exploitation.