CVE-2018-8453 — Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2022-01-21 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Win32k |
| CWE | CWE-404 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2018-8453 |
| Date Added | 2022-01-21 |
| Due Date | 2022-07-21 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-07-21