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

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia

Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2016

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

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)

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

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

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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