CVE-2016-7388: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 8, 2016
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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) handler where a NULL pointer dereference caused by invalid user input may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver>=340<342.00
Nvidia GPU driver>=375<375.63
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7388?

CVE-2016-7388 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7388?

To fix CVE-2016-7388, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to version 342.00 or later, or version 375.63 or later.

3

Which NVIDIA products are affected by CVE-2016-7388?

CVE-2016-7388 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products using vulnerable driver versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7388?

CVE-2016-7388 is classified as a null pointer dereference vulnerability within the kernel mode layer.

5

How can I determine if my NVIDIA driver is affected by CVE-2016-7388?

Check the version of your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver against the vulnerable versions identified in CVE-2016-7388.

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