CVE-2018-8440
Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
18.4%
p97
KEV
YES
Mar 28, 2022
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
18.4%EPSS · 30 days18.4%
2026-09-162026-10-14
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Remediate by
Apr 18, 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC).
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8440
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