CVE-2018-8282: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2018

Updated

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 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

15 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Event History

Jul 11, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·12:29 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker needs local access and low privileges. The CVSS vector indicates no user interaction is required.

What is the impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation enables elevation of privilege and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.

Which systems should be prioritized for review?

Review systems running the affected Windows families listed: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016.