CVE-2018-8639· microsoft / windows· CWE-404
Microsoft Windows Win32k Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild. Listed by CISA on 2025-03-03; known to be used by ransomware.
22.3%likelihood of exploitation, next 30 days
98%of all CVEs are less likely
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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.
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