CVE-2018-0968: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2018
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel that could allow an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) bypass, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0887, CVE-2018-0960, CVE-2018-0969, CVE-2018-0970, CVE-2018-0971, CVE-2018-0972, CVE-2018-0973, CVE-2018-0974, CVE-2018-0975.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Apr 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0968?

CVE-2018-0968 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow information disclosure leading to Kernel ASLR bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-0968?

To fix CVE-2018-0968, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-0968?

CVE-2018-0968 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Server 2008, Server 2012, and Server 2016.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2018-0968?

CVE-2018-0968 is an information disclosure vulnerability within the Windows kernel that could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information.

5

Can CVE-2018-0968 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-0968 requires local access for exploitation, making remote exploitation unlikely without additional vulnerabilities.

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