NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Vulnerability in Kernel Mode Layer
CVE-2016-8822

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-8822?

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer specifically related to the handling of DxgDdiEscape IDs 0x600000E, 0x600000F, and 0x6000010. An unsanitized value sent by a user is utilized as an index in an internal array, which can potentially lead to significant security issues including denial of service or escalation of privileges. This vulnerability impacts all versions of the driver, posing a risk to system integrity and stability.

Affected Version(s)

Windows GPU Display Driver All

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95014
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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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