CVE-2018-0970
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(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 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0887, CVE-2018-0960, CVE-2018-0968, CVE-2018-0969, CVE-2018-0971, CVE-2018-0972, CVE-2018-0973, CVE-2018-0974, CVE-2018-0975.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0970?
CVE-2018-0970 is rated as important, as it can lead to information disclosure in the Windows kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0970?
To fix CVE-2018-0970, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-0970?
CVE-2018-0970 affects Windows 7, 8.1, Windows 10 (various versions), and Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0970?
CVE-2018-0970 is an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow attackers to retrieve sensitive information.
Can CVE-2018-0970 lead to a security breach?
Yes, CVE-2018-0970 could potentially allow an attacker to bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), leading to a security breach.
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