CVE-2018-8440—Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-28 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-8440
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-03-28
Due Date:
2022-04-18
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC).

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-2018-8440
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