Kernel Mode Driver Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver
CVE-2016-2557

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-2557?

The Escape interface in the kernel mode driver layer of NVIDIA GPU graphics drivers prior to specific versions on Windows presents serious risks to system integrity. Local users can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information residing in kernel memory, which may lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, application crashes, or denial of service scenarios. The vulnerability arises from potential uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory access, highlighting the need for prompt updates and security patches to mitigate these risks.

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4060
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-2557 : Kernel Mode Driver Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver