CVE-2018-8406 — Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2022-03-28 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) |
| CWE | CWE-404 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2018-8406 |
| Date Added | 2022-03-28 |
| Due Date | 2022-04-18 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-04-18