CVE-2018-8453
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
69.8%
p99
KEV
YES
Jan 21, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
69.8%EPSS · 30 days69.8%
2026-06-302026-07-16
Product
Microsoft / Win32k
Vulnerability
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Jan 21, 2022
Remediate by
Jul 21, 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8453
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