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CISA known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2018-8406

Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

SOURCE FACT

Microsoft · DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)

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

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8406

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