Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-0974

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-2018-0973, CVE-2018-0975.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2018-0974?

    CVE-2018-0974 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-0974?

    To resolve CVE-2018-0974, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0974?

    CVE-2018-0974 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0974?

    CVE-2018-0974 is an information disclosure vulnerability that may allow attackers to retrieve sensitive information leading to an ASLR bypass.

  • Can CVE-2018-0974 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-0974 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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