Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104381Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8224PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104381Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8224PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8224?
CVE-2018-8224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Serve...
How severe is CVE-2018-8224?
CVE-2018-8224 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-2018-8224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.