CVE-2018-8639 (Microsoft Windows) is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since 2025-03-03. Used in ransomware. Microsoft Windows Win32k contains an improper resource shutdown or release vulnerability that allows for… See the required fix, due date and advisories.
CVE-2018-8639 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2025-03-03. 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.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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