CVE-2018-0757: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018

Updated

The Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, 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 objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0810.

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0757

Event History

Feb 15, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0757?

CVE-2018-0757 is rated as important, indicating the potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0757?

To address CVE-2018-0757, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2018-0757?

CVE-2018-0757 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and several versions of Windows Server.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0757?

CVE-2018-0757 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows kernel.

Can exploitation of CVE-2018-0757 lead to data theft?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2018-0757 may allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information stored in the kernel.