CVE-2018-8589
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Nov 14, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- May 23, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
- —
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008
|
32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008
|
32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008
|
Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008
|
x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008
|
x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 7
|
32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 7
|
x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008 R2
|
Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008 R2
|
x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2008 R2
|
x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) |
Affected |
CVE References
- 105796 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105796
- 1042140 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042140
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8589 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-05-23 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-05-23 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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01:00 UTC over 7 years ago01:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-8589
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2018-8589",
"title": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handle...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}