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CVE-2018-8453 - Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Win32k

Date Added:2022-01-21Due Date:2022-07-21

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8453