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

What is CVE-2016-8814?

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.

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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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