Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver
CVE-2016-2556

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Gpu Driver R340
Gpu Driver R352
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2016

Summary

The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer of NVIDIA GPU graphics drivers (R340 versions prior to 341.95 and R352 versions prior to 354.74) on Windows contains a vulnerability that permits local users to access functionality meant to be restricted. This access could lead to a potential elevation of privileges through unknown methods, thereby compromising system integrity and security.

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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