Kernel Mode Layer Vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2016-7390

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Quadro, Nvs, And Geforce (all Versions)
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2016

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that affects Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products. This issue arises from the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) where a user-supplied value is improperly validated when used as an index for an internal array in the driver. This flaw could lead to a potential denial of service or, in some cases, escalation of privileges, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated access to system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Quadro, NVS, and GeForce (all ) Quadro, NVS, and GeForce (all versions)

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40658/
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-10822
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93984
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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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