CVE-2016-8825 Integer overflow in Windows GPU Display Driver

High 7.8 Published 16 Dec 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a buffer size validation flaw in the NVIDIA Windows GPU driver kernel mode layer to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8825?

CVE-2016-8825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver, published on 16 Dec 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where the size of an input buffer is not validated, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8825?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8825?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8825 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-8825 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8825 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Nvidia Gpu Driver vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5mw4-q577-59hc.