Vulnerability Description
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape where the size of an input buffer is not validated leading to a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94918Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0217/
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94918Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0217/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8823?
CVE-2016-8823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape where the size of an input buffer is not validated leading to a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2016-8823?
CVE-2016-8823 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-2016-8823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver, Microsoft Windows.