CVE-2016-8824

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where improper access controls allow a regular user to write a part of the registry intended for privileged users only, leading to escalation of privileges.
References
Link Resource
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95015 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2016-12-16 13:59

Updated : 2016-12-27 06:45


NVD link : CVE-2016-8824

Mitre link : CVE-2016-8824


JSON object : View

CWE
CWE-284

Improper Access Control

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Products Affected

nvidia

  • gpu_driver

microsoft

  • windows