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CVE-2018-8639.

Source-reported disclosure and enrichment record.

SEVERITY / CVSSUnscoredNo severity score in this snapshot.
EXPLOITATION STATUSCISA known exploitedAdded Mar 03, 2025
RECORD STATUSAwaiting NVD dataModified Mar 03, 2025

Disclosure summary

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.

CISA remediation guidance

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Original records & references

PUBLISHED 2025-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
MODIFIED 2025-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
INGESTED 2026-10-06T11:42:57-04:00