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CVE-2018-8611

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 4.20%
  1. Published11 Dec 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV24 May 2022
  3. Remediation due14 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory.

Added to KEV: 24 May 2022Federal remediation due: 14 Jun 2022

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1607all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1703all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1709all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1809all versions
Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2019all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-8611 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-8611 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 24 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2018-8611?

CVE-2018-8611 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.20% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-8611?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8611?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.