Microsoft Windows Win32k Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Vulnerability

Description

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.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2018-8639
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8639

Additional Information

Catalog Version

2025.03.03

Catalog Released

March 3, 2025

Days Until Due

0 days

Last Updated

6 months, 1 week ago