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CVE-2018-8406

CISA KEV

Published March 28, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

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

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftDirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-04-18

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2018-8406.