Kernel Mode Security Flaw in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2016-8806

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-8806?

A security vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that affects various Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products. This flaw arises from an improper validation of a pointer received from a user, which can be exploited through the kernel mode layer's handler for DxgDdiEscape ID 0x5000027. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to a denial of service or allow an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially compromising system integrity.

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/93990
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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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