Vulnerability Description
For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, GeForce, and Tesla products, NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Linux R304 before 304.132, R340 before 340.98, R367 before 367.55, R361_93 before 361.93.03, and R370 before 370.28 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko) handler for mmap() where improper input validation may allow users to gain access to arbitrary physical memory, leading to an escalation of privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | 304.79 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4246PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94177
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4246PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94177
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7389?
CVE-2016-7389 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, GeForce, and Tesla products, NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Linux R304 before 304.132, R340 before 340.98, R367 before 367.55, R361_93 before 361.93.03, and R370 before 370.2...
How severe is CVE-2016-7389?
CVE-2016-7389 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-2016-7389?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver, Linux Linux Kernel.