CVE-2018-0977

CVE-2018-0977: Elevation of privilege in the Windows kernel mode driver (Win32k) due to improper handling of objects in memory. Affected: Windows 10 releases Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709; Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 1709. Impact is local privilege escalation with full compromise of con...

Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2018-0977 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that occurs in the Windows kernel. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode with elevated privileges. Technologies Affected Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit...