Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows 10
CVE-2018-1012
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Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.241 (97.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 10 — versions x64-based Systems, Version 1511 for x64-based Systems, Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
- Microsoft Windows_10 — versions 1511, 1607, 1703
- Microsoft Windows 10 Servers — versions version 1709 (Server Core Installation)
- Microsoft Windows 7 — versions x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows_7
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 — versions 32-bit systems, x64-based systems
- Microsoft Windows_8.1
- Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1 — versions Windows RT 8.1
- Microsoft Windows_rt_8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 — versions 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation), 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2, Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1012?
- CVE-2018-1012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-04-12.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1012?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-1012 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.