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CVE-2018-8419

First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly initialize a memory address, 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-2018-8336, CVE-2018-8442, CVE-2018-8443, CVE-2018-8445, CVE-2018-8446.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=2008-r2
Microsoft Windows Server=2008-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=2008-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=2012
Microsoft Windows Server=2012-r2
Microsoft Windows Server=2016
Microsoft Windows Server=2016-1709
Microsoft Windows Server=2016-1803

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8419

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8419?

    CVE-2018-8419 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft's security classification.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8419?

    To fix CVE-2018-8419, apply the latest security update provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8419?

    CVE-2018-8419 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8419?

    CVE-2018-8419 is an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper memory address initialization in the Windows kernel.

  • Can CVE-2018-8419 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-8419 does not allow for remote exploitation; it requires local access to the affected system.

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