Windows Kernel
CVE-2018-8446 — Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.
Overview
4.7
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
None
AVAILABILITY
None
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 4.2
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
15 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4457132 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4457132 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4457131 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4457131 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4457138 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4457138 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4457142 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4457142 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4457128 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4457128 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 4457144 (Monthly Rollup) 4457145 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343900 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4457144 (Monthly Rollup) 4457145 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343900 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 4457129 (Monthly Rollup) 4457143 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343898 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 4457129 (Monthly Rollup) 4457143 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343898 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows RT 8.1 | 4457129 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 4458010 (Monthly Rollup) 4457984 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 4458010 (Monthly Rollup) 4457984 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 4458010 (Monthly Rollup) 4457984 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 4458010 (Monthly Rollup) 4457984 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 4458010 (Monthly Rollup) 4457984 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 4457144 (Monthly Rollup) 4457145 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343900 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4457144 (Monthly Rollup) 4457145 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343900 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 4457144 (Monthly Rollup) 4457145 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343900 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 4457135 (Monthly Rollup) 4457140 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343901 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 4457135 (Monthly Rollup) 4457140 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343901 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 4457129 (Monthly Rollup) 4457143 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343898 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 4457129 (Monthly Rollup) 4457143 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4343898 Base: 4.7 Temporal: 4.2 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C Yes None Windows Server 2016 | 4457131 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4457131 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | 4457142 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4457128 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
6 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4457132 |
Security Update | Yes |
4457131 |
Security Update | Yes |
4457138 |
Security Update | Yes |
4457142 |
Security Update | Yes |
4457128 |
Security Update | Yes |
4457129 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Ruibo Liu of Baidu X-Lab Tianya Team
References
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