CVE-2018-8405
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka "DirectX...
Recommended Action
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At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Aug 15, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 28, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2012 R2
|
(Server Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows RT 8.1
|
Windows RT 8.1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server 2016
|
(Server Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 8.1
|
32-bit systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 8.1
|
x64-based systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1607 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1703 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1709 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
Version 1803 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10
|
x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Servers
|
version 1709 (Server Core Installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Servers
|
version 1803 (Server Core Installation) |
Affected |
CVE References
- 105011 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105011
- 1041461 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041461
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8405 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-28 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-03-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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17:00 UTC almost 8 years ago17:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-8405
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"title": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the DirectX Graphics Kern...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
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"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}