CVE-2018-8406—Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-03-28 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-8406
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)
Date Added:
2022-03-28
Due Date:
2022-04-18
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

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?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8406

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