CVE-2016-4959: Null Pointer Dereference
For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, there is a Remote Desktop denial of service. A successful exploit of a vulnerable system will result in a kernel null pointer dereference, causing a blue screen crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4959?
CVE-2016-4959 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a kernel null pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4959?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4959, update your NVIDIA GPU driver to a version that is higher than 368.39 or follow any specific patches provided by NVIDIA.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-4959?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2016-4959 can lead to a system crash or blue screen, resulting in disruption of service.
Which NVIDIA products are affected by CVE-2016-4959?
CVE-2016-4959 affects various NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products with specific driver versions within the specified range.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4959?
Currently, disabling Remote Desktop functionality can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-4959 until a driver update is applied.