Exploited Vulnerabilities DailyCVE-2018-8406: Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)
EPSS3.4%No. 1493 of 1739 in KEV
CVE year2018~4 yrs before listing
Same vendor in KEV389
Same product2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) |
| Name | Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Added to KEV | 2022-03-28 |
| US federal due date | 2022-04-18 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| CWE | CWE-404 |
CISA description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory.
Other entries for this product
| CVE | Vendor / product | Added | EPSS | Ransomware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-8405 | Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) | 2022-03-28 | 3.4% | Known |
Data from CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. EPSS is FIRST's estimated probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, refreshed weekly. Always follow the vendor's official guidance.
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A Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) vulnerability added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-03-28.