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CVE-2018-0745

4.7 · MEDIUM

The Windows kernel in Windows 10 version 1703.

Published Jan 4, 2018CWE-665EPSS 2.87%

Overview

CVE-2018-0745 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows kernel in Windows 10 version 1703. Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0746 and CVE-2018-0747.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0745?

CVE-2018-0745 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-0745?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-0745?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-0745?

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