CVE-2018-0973
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-2018-0970, CVE-2018-0971, CVE-2018-0972, CVE-2018-0974, CVE-2018-0975.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0973?
CVE-2018-0973 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk of information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0973?
To fix CVE-2018-0973, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0973?
CVE-2018-0973 affects various systems including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-0973?
The impact of CVE-2018-0973 is that it allows attackers to retrieve sensitive information, potentially leading to a Kernel ASLR bypass.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2018-0973?
To determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2018-0973, check if it runs an affected version of Windows without the latest security updates.
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