CVE-2018-8589
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
46.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-05-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-06-13
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-11-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8589?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.
Is CVE-2018-8589 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-8589 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-06-13.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8589?
CVE-2018-8589 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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