Kernel Mode Vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2016-8821

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Windows Gpu Display Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 December 2016

What is CVE-2016-8821?

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability within the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape. This issue arises from inadequate access controls, potentially enabling a user to gain unauthorized access to arbitrary physical memory. As a result, this vulnerability poses a risk for escalation of privileges, allowing malicious actors to execute unauthorized commands or access sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

Windows GPU Display Driver All

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95025
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278
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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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