Windows Kernel
CVE-2018-8408 — Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel initializes objects in memory.
Overview
3.3
CVSS LOW
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
More Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
Low
INTEGRITY
None
AVAILABILITY
None
Temporal Score: 3.3
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
17 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4467680 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4467680 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4467691 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4467691 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4467696 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4467696 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4467686 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems | 4467686 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4467686 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4467702 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems | 4467702 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4467702 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 4467107 (Monthly Rollup) 4467106 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462923 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4467107 (Monthly Rollup) 4467106 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462923 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 4467697 (Monthly Rollup) 4467703 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462926 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 4467697 (Monthly Rollup) 4467703 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462926 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows RT 8.1 | 4467697 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 4467706 (Monthly Rollup) 4467700 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4463097 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 4467706 (Monthly Rollup) 4467700 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4463097 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 4467706 (Monthly Rollup) 4467700 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4463097 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 4467706 (Monthly Rollup) 4467700 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4463097 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 4467706 (Monthly Rollup) 4467700 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4463097 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 4467107 (Monthly Rollup) 4467106 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462923 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 4467107 (Monthly Rollup) 4467106 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462923 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 4467107 (Monthly Rollup) 4467106 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462923 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2012 4467701 (Monthly Rollup) 4467678 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462929 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 4467701 (Monthly Rollup) 4467678 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462929 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 4467697 (Monthly Rollup) 4467703 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462926 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 4467697 (Monthly Rollup) 4467703 (Security Only) Important Information Disclosure 4462926 Base: 3.3 Temporal: 3.3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Yes None Windows Server 2016 | 4467691 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4467691 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | 4467686 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4467702 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
6 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4467680 |
Security Update | Yes |
4467691 |
Security Update | Yes |
4467696 |
Security Update | Yes |
4467686 |
Security Update | Yes |
4467702 |
Security Update | Yes |
4467697 |
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
ZiMi and JunGu from Alibaba Orion Security Lab
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