CVE-2018-8405 - Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)
Date Added:2022-03-28Due Date:2022-04-18
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Additional Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8405