CVE-2016-8824

Name: CVE-2016-8824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-16T21:59:00.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. 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 (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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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/95015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8824?

How severe is CVE-2016-8824?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8824?

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