cve-2018-8639
HIGH CVSS 8.4 cisa_known_exploited
Description
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an improper resource shutdown or release vulnerability that allows for local, authenticated privilege escalation. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Timeline
- Published
- 2025-03-03
- Last Modified
- 2025-03-03
CVSS Details
CVSS details not available.
Affected Products
No product information available.
References
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Linked Vulnerabilities
No linked vulnerabilities found.
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"cvss": 8.4,
"datePublished": "2025-03-03",
"dateUpdated": "2025-03-03",
"description": "Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an improper resource shutdown or release vulnerability that allows for local, authenticated privilege escalation. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode.",
"dueDate": "2025-03-24",
"id": "CVE-2018-8639",
"kev_catalogs": [
"cisa"
],
"knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
"notes": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2018-8639 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8639",
"product": "Windows",
"requiredAction": "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.",
"severity": "HIGH",
"source": "cisa_known_exploited",
"title": "Microsoft Windows Win32k Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Vulnerability",
"vendor": "Microsoft"
}