What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8410?

CVE-2018-8410 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-8410?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-8410. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-8410?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-8410. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 10 CVE-2018-8410

HIGH

Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404)

2018-09-13 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Server

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 13, 2018 - 00:29 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-404. 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. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server.

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.