Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8329
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.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-8329
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8329
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 24 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8329
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-8329
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The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-8329
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105505
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux CVE-2018-8329 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8329
CVE-2018-8329 | Linux On Windows Elevation Of Privilege VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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