CVE-2016-2557

Name: CVE-2016-2557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-12T14:59:14.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2557 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, cause a denial of service (crash), or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors, which trigger uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory access.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% 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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, cause a denial of service (crash), or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors, which trigger uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.5th 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/4060Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551Third Party Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4060Vendor 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-2016-2557?

How severe is CVE-2016-2557?

CVE-2016-2557 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2557?

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