CVE-2018-8120
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8124, CVE-2018-8164, CVE-2018-8166.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Win32k
PublishedMay 9, 2018
First seenMay 9, 2018
Added to KEVMar 15, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-404CWE-404
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Apr 5, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | No range specified, r2 | — |
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