HIGH

CVE-2018-8550

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

11.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An elevation of privilege exists in Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler, aka "Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Technical details

Published
11/14/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8550?

An elevation of privilege exists in Windows COM Aggregate Marshaler, aka "Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Is CVE-2018-8550 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8550 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 11.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8550?

CVE-2018-8550 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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