Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2243 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2018-8120

ID:2243 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2018-8120

Published: March 31, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12457

Vulnerability risk: High

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8120

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows

Link to public exploit:

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in win32k.sys driver. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in limited targeted attacks.

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