CVE-2018-0842: High severity microsoft windows embedded vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018
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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".

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact<6.0
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 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Event History

Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0842?

CVE-2018-0842 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How can I fix CVE-2018-0842?

To fix CVE-2018-0842, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

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.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-0842?

CVE-2018-0842 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

5

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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