CVE-2018-0842
First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )
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 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how objects in memory are handled, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Embedded | <6.0 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0842?
CVE-2018-0842 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0842?
To fix CVE-2018-0842, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-0842?
CVE-2018-0842 affects Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 versions, and various Windows Server editions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-0842?
CVE-2018-0842 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0842?
Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2018-0842 other than applying security patches.
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