November 14, 2026

CVE Watchtower

CVE-2018-0901Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel Microsoft Windows Server

NVD

Vulnerability Summary

The Windows kernel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to the way memory addresses are handled, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0811, CVE-2018-0813, CVE-2018-0814, CVE-2018-0894, CVE-2018-0895, CVE-2018-0896, CVE-2018-0897, CVE-2018-0898, CVE-2018-0899, CVE-2018-0900, and CVE-2018-0926.
Severity Level
UNKNOWN
Published Date
Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified
Sep 16, 2024
Exploitation Status
Public exploit available
Root Weakness (CWE)
N/A

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709
Patched Versions
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
  • Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
  • Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.

What to do

Prioritize this fix. Exploit code is public, so attacks can follow quickly.

  1. Check whether you run Microsoft Corporation Windows kernel Microsoft Windows Server and which version.
  2. No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
  3. Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
  4. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

Timeline

  • Mar 14, 2018Published
  • Sep 16, 2024Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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External References

Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 18:32 UTC