CVE-2018-0811
First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )
The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, 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 objects are initialized in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0813, CVE-2018-0814, CVE-2018-0894, CVE-2018-0895, CVE-2018-0896, CVE-2018-0897, CVE-2018-0898, CVE-2018-0899, CVE-2018-0900, CVE-2018-0901 and CVE-2018-0926.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0811?
CVE-2018-0811 has a severity rating of important as it allows information disclosure to attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0811?
To fix CVE-2018-0811, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0811?
CVE-2018-0811 affects multiple versions, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2018-0811 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-0811 does not allow for remote exploitation; instead, it requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2018-0811?
Symptoms of exploitation may include unauthorized access to sensitive information stored by the Windows kernel.
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