What is the severity of CVE-2018-0977?

CVE-2018-0977 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it allows for the elevation of privilege in affected Windows systems.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0977?

To fix CVE-2018-0977, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0977?

CVE-2018-0977 affects Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, as well as Windows Server 2016 and Version 1709.

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-0977 represent?

CVE-2018-0977 represents an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to improper handling of objects in memory.

What impact does CVE-2018-0977 have on my system?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-0977 can gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code in the context of the system.

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CVE-2018-0977

high

14/3/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-0977

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

The Windows kernel mode driver in 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 are handled in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0977

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0977?
CVE-2018-0977 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it allows for the elevation of privilege in affected Windows systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0977?
To fix CVE-2018-0977, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0977?
CVE-2018-0977 affects Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, as well as Windows Server 2016 and Version 1709.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2018-0977 represent?
CVE-2018-0977 represents an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to improper handling of objects in memory.
What impact does CVE-2018-0977 have on my system?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-0977 can gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code in the context of the system.

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