ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2018-8406: Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 28 Mar 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 18 Apr 2022 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-404 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.