Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0904
Published: March 13, 2018 / Updated: March 13, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11034
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0904
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Windows kernel when it handles memory addresses. A remote attacker can run a specially crafted application to gain access to potentially sensitive information and bypass a Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).
How to mitigate CVE-2018-0904
Install updates from vendor's website.