HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2018-8589

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

46.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/23/2022
Patch Due Date
6/13/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
11/14/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8589?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.

Is CVE-2018-8589 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-8589 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 6/13/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8589?

CVE-2018-8589 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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