7.8
CWE
264 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7384: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 08 2016(Updated: )

For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver R340 before 342.00 and R375 before 375.63 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) where unchecked input/output lengths in UVMLiteController Device IO Control handling may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nvidia GPU Driver>=340<342.00
Nvidia GPU Driver>=375<375.63
Microsoft Windows

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7384?

    CVE-2016-7384 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7384?

    To fix CVE-2016-7384, update to NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver version 342.00 or later or version 375.63 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7384?

    CVE-2016-7384 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products using the vulnerable GPU drivers before the specified versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7384?

    CVE-2016-7384 is a kernel mode vulnerability affecting the nvlddmkm.sys driver related to unchecked input/output lengths.

  • Is CVE-2016-7384 specific to certain operating systems?

    CVE-2016-7384 impacts systems running the vulnerable NVIDIA GPU drivers on Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203