CVE-2016-8826

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys for Windows or nvidia.ko for Linux) where a user can cause a GPU interrupt storm, leading to a denial of service.

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/94957
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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