Denial of Service and Privilege Escalation Issue in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2016-8825

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-8825?

All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability within the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) pertaining to the DxgDdiEscape handler. This vulnerability arises from the lack of input buffer size validation, allowing for potential manipulation that could result in a denial of service or elevate user privileges within the system. Addressing this vulnerability is critical for maintaining system integrity and security.

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/94956
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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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