CVE-2016-8824

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Nvidia CorporationWindows GPU Display DriverAllaffected

Weaknesses

  • Escalation of Privileges

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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