HIGH

CVE-2018-1038

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

61.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Technical details

Published
4/2/2018
Exploit-DB
EDB-44581

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1038?

The Windows kernel in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way it handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Is CVE-2018-1038 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-1038 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 61.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-1038?

CVE-2018-1038 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2018-1038 affecting your environment?

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