CVE-2018-8440
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC), aka "Windows ALPC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedSep 13, 2018
First seenSep 13, 2018
Added to KEVMar 28, 2022
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Apr 18, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1607 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1703 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1709 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1803 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2012 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2016 | No range specified | — |
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