CVE-2016-8812: Buffer Overflow
For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, NVIDIA GeForce Experience R340 before GFE 2.11.4.125 and R375 before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvstreamkms.sys) allowing a user to cause a stack buffer overflow with specially crafted executable paths, leading to a denial of service or escalation of privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8812?
CVE-2016-8812 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow stack buffer overflow causing a potential system compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8812?
To fix CVE-2016-8812, you should update NVIDIA GeForce Experience to version GFE 2.11.4.125 or later, or GFE 3.1.0.52 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-8812?
CVE-2016-8812 affects NVIDIA GeForce Experience R340 before version 2.11.4.125 and R375 before version 3.1.0.52.
Does CVE-2016-8812 affect all NVIDIA graphics cards?
No, CVE-2016-8812 specifically impacts the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software rather than specific graphics card models.
What can happen if CVE-2016-8812 is exploited?
If CVE-2016-8812 is exploited, it could lead to a stack buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.