CVE-2016-2556

Name: CVE-2016-2556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-12T14:59:13.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2556 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows improperly allows access to restricted functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows improperly allows access to restricted functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver R340	<= 431.61
Nvidia	Gpu Driver R352	<= 353.82

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2556?

How severe is CVE-2016-2556?

CVE-2016-2556 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2556?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST