CVE-2018-8453

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CVE-2018-8453

Confirmed

Yes

2022-01-21 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2022-01-21

2022-01-21

Scope

KEV entry: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Win32k | Description: Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-07-21 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8453

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2018-8453', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2018-8453'}

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2026-02-02 13:25 UTC

2026-02-06 07:53 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-404"
  ],
  "date_added": "2022-01-21",
  "due_date": "2022-07-21",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
  "product": "Win32k",
  "vendorProject": "Microsoft",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability"
}
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