CVE-2018-8120—Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-15 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-8120
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Win32k
Date Added:
2022-03-15
Due Date:
2022-04-05
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8120

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