CVE-2018-8611
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel 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 Windows
PublishedDec 12, 2018
First seenDec 12, 2018
Added to KEVMay 24, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-404CWE-404
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Jun 14, 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_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_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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