CVE-2018-8445: microsoft windows_10
CVSS: 5.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 13-09-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-8445 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 2.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.78%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-09-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8336, CVE-2018-8419, CVE-2018-8442, CVE-2018-8443, CVE-2018-8446.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.78%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.78% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.78%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft3 products
- windows_10Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 1803
- windows 10 serversversion 1803 (Server Core Installation)
- windows_server1803
1 vendor · 3 products
References
3 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8445X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory