CVE-2018-8121: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2018
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8207.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Event History

Jun 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates local access and low privileges are required. The attack has high complexity and does not require user interaction.

2

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation can disclose information from the affected system. The CVSS vector rates confidentiality impact as high, with no integrity or availability impact indicated.

3

Which systems are identified as affected?

The listed affected software is Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows Server 2016. The description also identifies Windows 10 Servers and Windows 10.

4

Is a fix available?

Yes. A patch is available for this vulnerability.

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