CVE-2016-8805: High severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability
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 0x7000014 where a value passed from an 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-2016-8805?
CVE-2016-8805 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and security.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8805?
To fix CVE-2016-8805, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to version 342.00 or later for R340 series, and version 375.63 or later for R375 series.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8805?
CVE-2016-8805 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products that are using specific versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-8805?
CVE-2016-8805 can potentially be exploited by local attackers with standard user privileges who can send crafted commands to the GPU driver.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-8805 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-8805 may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.