HIGH

CVE-2018-8410

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

31.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel API improperly handles registry objects in memory, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Technical details

Published
9/13/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8410?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel API improperly handles registry objects in memory, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Is CVE-2018-8410 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8410 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 31.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8410?

CVE-2018-8410 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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