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CVE-2018-8589

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege...

Basic Information

CVE State
PUBLISHED
Reserved Date
March 14, 2018
Published Date
November 14, 2018
Last Updated
February 07, 2025
Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.

CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.8 - HIGH

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

SSVC Information

Exploitation
active
Technical Impact
total

Exploit Status

Exploited in the Wild
Yes (added 2022-05-23 00:00:00 UTC) Source

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105796 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042140 https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8589

Known Exploited Vulnerability Information

Source Added Date
CISA 2022-05-23 00:00:00 UTC