Vulnerability Description
The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows improperly allows access to restricted functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver R340 | <= 431.61 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver R352 | <= 353.82 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2556?
CVE-2016-2556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows improperly allows access to restricted functionality, which ...
How severe is CVE-2016-2556?
CVE-2016-2556 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Nvidia Gpu Driver R340, Nvidia Gpu Driver R352.