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Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Type: advisorySource: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesKnown exploited1 source record

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC). CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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CVE-2018-8440

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Source reference: kev:CVE-2018-8440

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CVE-2018-8440

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