CVE-2018-8639
KEV · RansomwareMicrosoft Windows Win32k Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Vulnerability
View CVE record →- Vendor / Project
- Microsoft
- Product
- Windows
- Date added
- Mar 3, 2025
- Due date
- Mar 24, 2025
- Known ransomware use
- Known
- CWEs
- CWE-404
Description
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an improper resource shutdown or release vulnerability that allows for local, authenticated privilege escalation. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.