CVE-2016-8820 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where a check on a function return value is missing, potentially allowing an uninitialized value to be used as the source of a strcpy() call, leading to denial of service or information disclosure.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-200

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95045
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95045

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8820?

CVE-2016-8820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where a check on a function return value is missing, potentia...

How severe is CVE-2016-8820?

CVE-2016-8820 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8820?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver, Microsoft Windows.