CVE-2018-8589
MI
Microsoft Win32k
Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
What it is
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run remote code in the security context of the local system.
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vendor notices and references
Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.
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