Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current Description
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a handle to a kernel object may be returned to the user, leading to possible denial of service or escalation of privileges.
Source:
MITRE
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Analysis Description
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a handle to a kernel object may be returned to the user, leading to possible denial of service or escalation of privileges.
Source:
MITRE
Severity
CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Vector: (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID |
CWE Name |
Source |
| CWE-775 |
Missing Release of File Descriptor or Handle after Effective Lifetime |
NIST
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Change History
2 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
12/23/2016 9:59:44 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95058 [No Types Assigned] |
Initial Analysis -
12/20/2016 7:06:24 AM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CPE Configuration |
|
AND
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| Added |
CVSS V2 |
|
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) |
| Added |
CVSS V3 |
|
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Added |
CWE |
|
CWE-775 |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 No Types Assigned |
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 Vendor Advisory, Patch |