CVE-2018-8401

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 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8400, CVE-2018-8405, CVE-2018-8406.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8401 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041461 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105006 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8401?
CVE-2018-8401 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8401?
To fix CVE-2018-8401, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-8401 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8401 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8401?
CVE-2018-8401 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 Servers.
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