CVE-2018-8405: Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation
Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory.
- CISA KEV-listed (remediation due 2022-04-18)
- used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS 50.0% (97.9% percentile)