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
Impact
CVSS v3.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
7.8 HIGH
Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
(V3 legend)
Impact Score:
5.9
Exploitability Score:
1.8
Attack Vector (AV):
Local
Attack Complexity (AC):
Low
Privileges Required (PR):
Low
User Interaction (UI):
None
Scope (S):
Unchanged
Confidentiality (C):
High
Integrity (I):
High
Availability (A):
High
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
7.2 HIGH
Vector:
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
10.0
Exploitability Subscore:
3.9
Access Vector (AV):
Local
Access Complexity (AC):
Low
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
Complete
Integrity (I):
Complete
Availability (A):
Complete
Additional Information:
Allows unauthorized disclosure of information
Allows unauthorized modification
Allows disruption of service
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Technical Details
Vulnerability Type
(View All)
- Missing Release of File Descriptor or Handle after Effective Lifetime (CWE-775)
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 |