What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8120?

CVE-2018-8120 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 73.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-8120?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-8120. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 73.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-8120?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-8120. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 7 CVE-2018-8120

HIGH

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404)

2018-05-09 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 7 Windows Server 2008

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

May 09, 2018 - 19:29 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionNVD

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8124, CVE-2018-8164, CVE-2018-8166.

AnalysisAI

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-404. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8124, CVE-2018-8164, CVE-2018-8166. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.