Kernel Mode Layer Vulnerability in NVIDIA Graphics Driver
CVE-2016-8805

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-8805?

A vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver affecting various Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products. The vulnerability lies in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) where a specific value passed from the user is utilized without proper validation. This oversight allows for the possibility of user-controlled values to access an internal array, which could lead to denial of service or potentially escalating privileges, making systems susceptible to unauthorized access.

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Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-10822
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94001
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4247
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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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