Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8820
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of serviceInformation leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-8820
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8820
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 11 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8820
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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7.8
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NIST | |
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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4.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8820
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8820
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95045
NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2016-8820 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains multiple vulnerabilities in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape | NVIDIAPatch;Vendor Advisory
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