What is the severity of CVE-2016-8821?

CVE-2016-8821 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow escalation of privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8821?

To mitigate CVE-2016-8821, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.

What does CVE-2016-8821 affect?

CVE-2016-8821 affects all versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8821?

CVE-2016-8821 is a kernel mode vulnerability that involves improper access controls.

Can CVE-2016-8821 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-8821 requires local access for exploitation, as it involves kernel mode access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8821

high

7.8

CWE

284

16/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8821

First published: Fri Dec 16 2016(Updated: )

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape where improper access controls may allow a user to access arbitrary physical memory, leading to an escalation of privileges.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nvidia Gpu Driver
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8821?
CVE-2016-8821 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow escalation of privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8821?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8821, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
What does CVE-2016-8821 affect?
CVE-2016-8821 affects all versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8821?
CVE-2016-8821 is a kernel mode vulnerability that involves improper access controls.
Can CVE-2016-8821 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8821 requires local access for exploitation, as it involves kernel mode access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8821?
CVE-2016-8821 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow escalation of privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8821?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8821, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
What does CVE-2016-8821 affect?
CVE-2016-8821 affects all versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8821?
CVE-2016-8821 is a kernel mode vulnerability that involves improper access controls.
Can CVE-2016-8821 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8821 requires local access for exploitation, as it involves kernel mode access.