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CVE-2018-8406

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.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 18 Apr 2022.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.