Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8826
All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys for Windows or nvidia.ko for Linux) where a user can cause a GPU interrupt storm, leading to a denial of service.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-8826
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8826
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8826
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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6.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8826
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8826
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94957
NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2016-8826 Local Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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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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