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CVE-2018-8329

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Published: Oct 10, 2018Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Subsystem for Linux when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Linux On Windows Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected (2)

Microsoft
2 products
Windows 10
Windows Server 2016
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Windows 10
Version 1803
Windows Server 2016
Version 1803

Related CWEs

CWE-404
Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.

References (4)

Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@microsoft.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory

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