CVE-2018-8453
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2018-8453 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that affects various Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10. The vulnerability is due to the Win32k component's failure to handle objects in memory properly, which could allow an attacker to raise their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functions. Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 10 servers are also vulnerable to this issue. Successful exploitation could result in significant damage or compromise to affected systems.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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