CVE-2018-0829: Infoleak

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 how objects in memory are handled, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0830 and CVE-2018-0832.

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 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0829

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-2018-0829?

CVE-2018-0829 has a critical severity level due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0829?

To fix CVE-2018-0829, apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0829?

CVE-2018-0829 affects Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and several editions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0829?

CVE-2018-0829 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability related to how memory objects are handled.

Can CVE-2018-0829 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-0829 may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, typically requiring local access.