CVE-2016-8821
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CVE-2016-8821 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | All versions |
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95025Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95025Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
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