CVE-2016-4961
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, improper sanitization of parameters in the NVStreamKMS.sys API layer caused a denial of service vulnerability (blue screen crash) within the NVIDIA Windows graphics drivers.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, improper sanitization of parameters in the NVStreamKMS.sys API layer caused a denial of service vulnerability (blue screen crash) within the NVIDIA Windows graphics drivers.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Geforce Experience | <= - |
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4213Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4213Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4961?
For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, improper sanitization of parameters in the NVStreamKMS.sys API layer caused a denial of service vulnerability (blue screen crash) within the NVIDIA Windows graphics drivers.
How severe is CVE-2016-4961?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4961?
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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