Vulnerability identifier: #VU11724
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of memory addresses by the Windows kernel. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization and retrieve the memory address of a kernel object.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7, 10
Windows Server: 2008 - 2016
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0970
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.