CVE-2018-1009: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2018

Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory and incorrectly maps kernel memory, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

10 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1009

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1009?

CVE-2018-1009 has a severity rating of important as it may allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1009?

To fix CVE-2018-1009, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1009?

CVE-2018-1009 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-1009?

Exploiting CVE-2018-1009 can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the affected system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1009 if I can't update?

Currently, the most effective mitigation for CVE-2018-1009 is to apply the latest updates, as there are no documented workarounds.