CVE-2018-0744 Privilege escalation in Windows kernel
A memory handling flaw in the Windows kernel allows attackers to elevate privileges to system level.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-0744?
CVE-2018-0744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 4 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Windows kernel in Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0744?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0744?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0744 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-0744 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-0744 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-8476-xh7w-7xvv.