CVE-2018-8453
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 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, 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 Win32k
PublishedOct 10, 2018
First seenOct 10, 2018
Added to KEVJan 21, 2022
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Jul 21, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1507 | No range specified | — |
| 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_10_1809 | 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_1709 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1803 | 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 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2019 | No range specified | — |
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