CVE-2018-8405: Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2018
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows Server 1709
Microsoft Windows Server 1803

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8405

Event History

Aug 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 28, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8405?

CVE-2018-8405 has a severity rating of important, indicating significant impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8405?

To fix CVE-2018-8405, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows and DirectX.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8405?

CVE-2018-8405 affects several Microsoft products including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8405?

CVE-2018-8405 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability involving improper handling of objects in memory by the DirectX Graphics Kernel.

5

Can CVE-2018-8405 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-8405 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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