CVE-2018-8401

Name: CVE-2018-8401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:09.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8400, CVE-2018-8405, CVE-2018-8406.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8400, CVE-2018-8405, CVE-2018-8406.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8401Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8401Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8401?

How severe is CVE-2018-8401?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8401?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST