CVE-2016-8810: 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 0x100009a 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-2016-8810?
CVE-2016-8810 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation in NVIDIA graphics drivers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8810?
To fix CVE-2016-8810, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to version 342.00 or later if using R340, or version 375.63 or later if using R375.
Which NVIDIA products are affected by CVE-2016-8810?
CVE-2016-8810 affects NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products with specific driver versions on Windows.
What is the main issue with CVE-2016-8810?
The main issue with CVE-2016-8810 is that it allows an attacker to pass a value to the driver without proper validation, leading to potential exploitation.
Is my Windows OS vulnerable due to CVE-2016-8810?
Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable due to CVE-2016-8810, but the affected NVIDIA drivers running on it are.