CVE-2018-8410

Public Exploit

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel API improperly handles registry objects in memory, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 24.24% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 7
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8410 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041635 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45436/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105256 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8410?
CVE-2018-8410 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8410?
To fix CVE-2018-8410, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-8410 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8410 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8410?
CVE-2018-8410 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.
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