CVE-2016-7387: Buffer Overflow
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) handler for DxgDdiEscape ID 0x600000D where a value passed from a user to the driver is used without validation as the index to an internal array, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7387?
CVE-2016-7387 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7387?
To fix CVE-2016-7387, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to version 342.00 or higher, and R375 to version 375.63 or higher.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7387?
CVE-2016-7387 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products using specific versions of the Windows GPU Display Driver.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-7387?
CVE-2016-7387 arises from a lack of validation of user-passed values in the kernel mode layer of the NVIDIA driver.
Is CVE-2016-7387 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2016-7387 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires local user access to exploit.