Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8821
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape where improper access controls may allow a user to access arbitrary physical memory, leading to an escalation of privileges.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2016-8821
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8821
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8821
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8821
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8821
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape and a vulnerability in the Linux GPU Display Driver kernPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95025
NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2016-8821 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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