CVE-2018-8484

moderate-risk
Published 2018-10-10

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 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Do I need to act?

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1.0% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (15)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105500
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041823
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8484
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105500
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041823
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8484
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 18/34 · Moderate