CVE-2016-8818

Description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where a pointer passed from a user to the driver is used without validation, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Nvidia Corporation Quadro, NVS, GeForce, GRID and Tesla
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95056 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8818?
CVE-2016-8818 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8818?
To fix CVE-2016-8818, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8818 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8818 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8818?
CVE-2016-8818 affects Nvidia Corporation Quadro, NVS, GeForce, GRID and Tesla.
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