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CVE-2018-8453 — Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Known ransomware use
CISA KEV listed
Added January 21, 2022 Remediate by July 21, 2022
Description
Microsoft Windows Win32k contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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