CVE-2018-8611
CVE-2018-8611
In short
A flaw in the Windows kernel allows an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on the system by exploiting improper memory object handling. This could let them take full control of the computer.
Technical detail
CWE-404 null pointer dereference or similar memory object mishandling in Windows kernel allows local privilege escalation. Requires prior local code execution; successful exploitation grants SYSTEM-level privileges across multiple Windows versions (7, 8.1, 10, Server 2008-2019).
Summary generated and translated by AI from the official 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 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Microsoft · Windows 10Microsoft · Windows 10 ServersMicrosoft · Windows 7Microsoft · Windows 8.1Microsoft · Windows RT 8.1Microsoft · Windows Server 2008Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 R2Microsoft · Windows Server 2012Microsoft · Windows Server 2012 R2Microsoft · Windows Server 2016Microsoft · Windows Server 2019public PoCs found — 1
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