7.8
High
Exploited
· ransomware
CVE-2018-8405 Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Known to be used
Weakness
CWE-404
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8400, CVE-2018-8401, CVE-2018-8406.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | Versions not published | |
| Windows RT 8.1 | Versions not published | |
| Windows Server 2016 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 8.1 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Servers | Versions not published |
References
- 105011 www.securityfocus.com
- 1041461 www.securitytracker.com
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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