CVE-2018-8641

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k 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. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8639.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.66% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 7
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
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-2018-8641 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106090 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8641?
CVE-2018-8641 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8641?
To fix CVE-2018-8641, 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-2018-8641 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8641 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-2018-8641?
CVE-2018-8641 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, 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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