NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Vulnerability in Kernel Mode Driver
CVE-2016-8818

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-8818?

A vulnerability exists in the Windows GPU Display driver (nvlddmkm.sys) where the kernel mode handler for DxgDdiEscape processes an unchecked user pointer. This flaw can allow a user to potentially cause a denial of service or escalate privileges by exploiting the improper validation of data passed to the driver. Users should ensure they have the latest driver updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Quadro, NVS, GeForce, GRID and Tesla All

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95056
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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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CVE-2016-8818 : NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Vulnerability in Kernel Mode Driver