What is the severity of CVE-2018-8443?

CVE-2018-8443 is rated as important, indicating significant risk of information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8443?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8443, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for your affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8443?

CVE-2018-8443 affects multiple versions, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8443?

CVE-2018-8443 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data in memory.

Can CVE-2018-8443 lead to further exploitation?

While CVE-2018-8443 primarily allows information disclosure, it could potentially be used as a stepping stone for further attacks on the system.

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CVE-2018-8443

medium

5.5

CWE

200

13/9/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8443: Infoleak

First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, 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-2018-8419, CVE-2018-8442, CVE-2018-8445, CVE-2018-8446.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10	=1607
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=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-2018-8443

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8443?
CVE-2018-8443 is rated as important, indicating significant risk of information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8443?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8443, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for your affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8443?
CVE-2018-8443 affects multiple versions, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8443?
CVE-2018-8443 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data in memory.
Can CVE-2018-8443 lead to further exploitation?
While CVE-2018-8443 primarily allows information disclosure, it could potentially be used as a stepping stone for further attacks on the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8443?
CVE-2018-8443 is rated as important, indicating significant risk of information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8443?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8443, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for your affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8443?
CVE-2018-8443 affects multiple versions, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8443?
CVE-2018-8443 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data in memory.
Can CVE-2018-8443 lead to further exploitation?
While CVE-2018-8443 primarily allows information disclosure, it could potentially be used as a stepping stone for further attacks on the system.

CVE-2018-8443: Infoleak

Remedy

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8443?

How do I fix CVE-2018-8443?

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8443?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8443?

Can CVE-2018-8443 lead to further exploitation?

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What is the severity of CVE-2018-8443?

How do I fix CVE-2018-8443?

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8443?

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8443?

Can CVE-2018-8443 lead to further exploitation?