CVE-2016-8820

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where a check on a function return value is missing, potentially allowing an uninitialized value to be used as the source of a strcpy() call, leading to denial of service or information disclosure.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:00

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 - Patch, Vendor Advisory () http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 - Patch, Vendor Advisory
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95045 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95045 -

Information

Published : 2016-12-16 21:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:00


NVD link : CVE-2016-8820

Mitre link : CVE-2016-8820

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-8820


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Products Affected

nvidia

  • gpu_driver

microsoft

  • windows
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor