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CVE-2018-8410

HighPublished

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel API improperly handles registry objects in memory, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of...

Published: Sep 13, 2018
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Sep 19, 2018

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

4.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel API improperly handles registry objects in memory, aka "Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Sources

CVE-2018-8410PoC
Windows Kernel Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows - Double Dereference in NtEnumerateKey Elevation of PrivilegeExploit
Google Security Research · windows · Sep 19, 2018

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