Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8120, CVE-2018-8124, CVE-2018-8164.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104062Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8166PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104062Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8166PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8166?
CVE-2018-8166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows ...
How severe is CVE-2018-8166?
CVE-2018-8166 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.