The DirectX API is a set of APIs used for graphics and game development on Windows. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally by exploiting a null pointer dereference in the DirectX API.
The DirectX API is a set of APIs used for graphics and game development on Windows. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally by exploiting a null pointer dereference in the DirectX API.
You're affected if you use Null pointer dereference. Specific version info not stated in the advisory.
Enable the "DirectX Virtualization" feature on supported systems to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Apply the latest Windows updates, which include a patch for this vulnerability.
- Immediate mitigations:
- Run the following command in Command Prompt (Admin): dxset virtualization 1
- Restart your system after applying the latest Windows updates.