CVE-2018-8622: An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Win…
- Is it exploited?
Reported, not confirmed by CISA. VulnCheck KEV lists it as exploited in the wild. CISA has not added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of .
VulnCheck KEV lists it since . It cites 1 public report, the first from .
- How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?
- 1.8%
EPSS score, percentile 78.9 of all scored records. A probability estimated by FIRST, not a report of exploitation.
- How severe?
- Not scored
The CVE record carries no CVSS score.
- What should I do?
CISA has set no required action, because the vulnerability is not in KEV.
The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.
- Which versions are affected?
Affected
- 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
- x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
- (Server Core installation)
- Windows RT 8.1
- 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
- 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
and 9 more in the table below
Source: CISA KEV 2026.10.29, as of ; VulnCheck KEV, as of ; FIRST EPSS, as of ; CVE List, as of . About the data.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8477, CVE-2018-8621.
Source: CVE List, as of . About the data.
What to do
Advisories and patches
The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.
This summary is based on the CVE record as of . Check the vendor's advisory before you act: affected versions and fixes can change.
Affected products and versions
Versions by product, as listed in the CVE record (7 products)
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |
| Affected | x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | (Server Core installation) |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | Windows RT 8.1 |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |
| Affected | 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |
| Affected | Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 |
| Affected | x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |
| Affected | x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | (Server Core installation) |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | 32-bit systems |
| Affected | x64-based systems |
| Status | Versions |
|---|---|
| Affected | Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 |
| Affected | x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
| Affected | x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) |
Source: CVE List, as of . About the data.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| CVE record published | |
| CVE record last updated |
References
2
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