EXPOSURES › CVE-2018-8453
CVE-2018-8453
CRITICAL ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD
SHAME 80/100
ransomwareexploited-in-wild
A Microsoft Win32k vulnerability allowed privilege escalation and was actively exploited, likely in ransomware attacks, impacting Windows systems widely used in the DIB.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
PLAYERS IMPLICATED
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |