CVE-2016-8806: 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 0x5000027 where a pointer passed from an user to the driver is used without validation, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8806?
CVE-2016-8806 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow escalation of privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8806?
To fix CVE-2016-8806, update the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to version 342.00 or later, or version 375.63 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8806?
CVE-2016-8806 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products using specific versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
What impact does CVE-2016-8806 have on systems?
CVE-2016-8806 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, leading to system compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8806?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-8806; the best mitigation is to apply the appropriate driver updates as mentioned.