Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8471
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft RemoteFX Virtual GPU miniport driver handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft RemoteFX Virtual GPU miniport driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Server 2019.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2018-8471
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8471
0.43%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8471
| 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-2018-8471
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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-2018-8471
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042121
Microsoft RemoteFX Virtual GPU Miniport Driver Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8471
CVE-2018-8471 | Microsoft RemoteFX Virtual GPU miniport driver Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityVendor Advisory;Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105800
Microsoft Windows RemoteFX Virtual GPU Miniport Driver Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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