Kernel Mode Vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2016-8814

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Quadro, Nvs, Geforce, Grid And Tesla
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2016

Summary

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape. This flaw arises from the use of multiple pointers without NULL checks, which can result in a denial of service and opens the door for potential privilege escalation. Users are advised to update to the latest driver version to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

Quadro, NVS, GeForce, GRID and Tesla All

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95054
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257
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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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