CVE-2018-0846: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018

Updated

The Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver 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 elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how objects in memory are handled, aka "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0844.

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 1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0846

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-2018-0846?

CVE-2018-0846 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0846?

To fix CVE-2018-0846, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-0846?

CVE-2018-0846 affects Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 (various versions), and several Windows Server versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0846?

CVE-2018-0846 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher access rights.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0846?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-0846; applying the security update is the recommended action.