CVE-2018-8592

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows 10 version 1809 when installed from physical media (USB, DVD, etc, aka "Windows Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows Server 2019.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.75% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042126	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105809	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8592	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8592?: CVE-2018-8592 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8592?: To fix CVE-2018-8592, 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-2018-8592 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8592 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8592?: CVE-2018-8592 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

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