CVE-2018-8453
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
n/a
CVSS
70.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.3%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
Yes
Ransomware use
2022-01-21
Added
Summary
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.
Affected software
Vendor: Microsoft · Product: Win32k
Weakness types (CWE):
CWE-404
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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