CVE-2018-0822: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018

Updated

NTFS in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way NTFS handles objects, aka "Windows NTFS Global Reparse Point Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Affected Software

7 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0822

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-2018-0822?

CVE-2018-0822 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow elevation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0822?

To fix CVE-2018-0822, you need to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0822?

CVE-2018-0822 affects Windows 10 (versions 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709) and Windows Server 2016, including its version 1709.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0822 classified as?

CVE-2018-0822 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-0822 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-0822 requires local access for exploitation, as it allows privilege elevation on the affected systems.