Learn about CVE-2018-0926 affecting Microsoft Windows versions, leading to potential information disclosure due to memory address handling. Find mitigation steps and patching advice here.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Windows kernel of various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, 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. This vulnerability allows for the potential disclosure of information due to the way memory addresses are processed. It is referred to as the 'Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability.'
Understanding CVE-2018-0926
This CVE affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, potentially leading to information disclosure due to memory address handling.
What is CVE-2018-0926?
The vulnerability in the Windows kernel of Microsoft Windows versions allows for information disclosure due to memory address handling.
The Impact of CVE-2018-0926
The vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information due to how memory addresses are processed.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-0926
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The Windows kernel in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows is susceptible to an information disclosure vulnerability due to memory address handling, known as the 'Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability.'
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially access sensitive information by exploiting the way memory addresses are handled in the Windows kernel.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2018-0926 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates