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CVE-2018-8405 Details
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX Graphics Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8400, CVE-2018-8401, CVE-2018-8406.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 7, 2025Exploitation: ActiveAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-8405 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8405 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105011 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041461 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8405 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105011 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041461 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-404 | Improper Resource Shutdown or Release | [email protected] |
| CWE-404 | Improper Resource Shutdown or Release | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 10 1507 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1703 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1709 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1803 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 8.1 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows rt 8.1 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows server 1709 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows server 1803 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | All versions |
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Change History
14 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 7, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 16, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |