CVE-2016-8809: Input Validation
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 0x70001b2 where the size of an input buffer is not validated, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8809?
CVE-2016-8809 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8809?
To fix CVE-2016-8809, update the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to version 342.00 or later for R340 series and to version 375.63 or later for R375 series.
What components are affected by CVE-2016-8809?
CVE-2016-8809 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products using specific versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-8809?
CVE-2016-8809 can be exploited to cause a denial of service attack due to improper input buffer validation.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2016-8809?
Your system may be vulnerable to CVE-2016-8809 if it is running an affected version of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.