All versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the GPU firmware where incorrect access control may allow CPU access sensitive GPU control registers, leading to an escalation of privileges
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4462 | vendor advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98517 | vdb entry |