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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, cause a denial of service (crash), or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors, which trigger uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver R340 | 431.61 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver R352 | 353.82 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4060Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4060Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2557?
CVE-2016-2557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kern...
How severe is CVE-2016-2557?
CVE-2016-2557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver R340, Nvidia Gpu Driver R352, Microsoft Windows.