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 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104383Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8233PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104383Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041093Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8233PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8233?
CVE-2018-8233 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (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-2018-8233?
CVE-2018-8233 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8233?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.