CVE-2016-2558: Buffer Overflow
The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows allows local users to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service (crash), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to an untrusted pointer, which trigger uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2558?
CVE-2016-2558 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2558?
To fix CVE-2016-2558, update the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver to version 341.95 or later for R340 and version 354.74 or later for R352.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2558?
CVE-2016-2558 affects local users on systems running vulnerable versions of the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver on Microsoft Windows.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-2558 lead to?
CVE-2016-2558 can lead to attacks that result in information disclosure, denial of service, or privilege escalation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2558?
Currently, the most effective mitigation for CVE-2016-2558 is to keep your NVIDIA graphics drivers updated to a non-vulnerable version.