What is the severity of CVE-2018-8399?

CVE-2018-8399 has a severity rating of important as it allows elevation of privilege in affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8399?

To fix CVE-2018-8399, apply the latest security update provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8399?

CVE-2018-8399 affects Windows 10 versions 1703, 1709, and 1803, as well as Windows Server versions 1709 and 1803.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8399?

CVE-2018-8399 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-8399 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8399 requires local access to the system for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-8399

high

CWE

404

15/8/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8399

First published: Wed Aug 15 2018(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10 Servers, Windows 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8404.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server	=1803

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8399

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8399?
CVE-2018-8399 has a severity rating of important as it allows elevation of privilege in affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8399?
To fix CVE-2018-8399, apply the latest security update provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-8399?
CVE-2018-8399 affects Windows 10 versions 1703, 1709, and 1803, as well as Windows Server versions 1709 and 1803.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8399?
CVE-2018-8399 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-8399 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-8399 requires local access to the system for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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