[ CVE-2018-8611 · Published 12 Dec 2018 ]
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 4%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-05-24
[ Description ]Official 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.
CISA: A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 14 Jun 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106082Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8611PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource