CVE-2018-8639: Microsoft Windows Win32k Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an improper resource shutdown or release vulnerability that allows for local, authenticated privilege escalation. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
· high severity · unattributed attribution
Evidence and provenance
- Original source
- CISA KEV report ↗
- Published
- 2025-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Confidence basis
- No actor match
- Record ID
865f8d55d3dc822fd34c
Vulnerabilities
CVE-2018-8639
Use and citation
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