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CVE-2018-8440 — Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Known ransomware use
CISA KEV listed
Added March 28, 2022 Remediate by April 18, 2022
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC).
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
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