Recorded 23 Oct 2026 at 09:33 UTC. This is what ChangeIntel recorded, including the title, summary, facts and links. It is not a statement of the source's current position. See the latest record.

CVECISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

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CVE: CVE-2018-8405
Vendor: Microsoft
Product: DirectX Graphics Kernel (DXGKRNL)
CISA KEV: Listed 28 Mar 2022
Known ransomware use: Yes
Federal remediation due: 18 Apr 2022

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CISA KEV: Complete at observationRead 23 Oct 2026 at 09:33 UTC

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