CVE-2018-1009

Name: CVE-2018-1009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-12T01:29:09.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory and incorrectly maps kernel memory, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory and incorrectly maps kernel memory, aka "Microsoft DirectX Graphics Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1009Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1009Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1009?

How severe is CVE-2018-1009?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1009?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1009?

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Source: NVD / NIST