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CVE-2016-8814 Details
Description
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where multiple pointers are used without checking for NULL, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95054 | CVE | |
| http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95054 | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nvidia gpu driver | All versions |
CPE
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 6, 2026 | Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 24, 2016 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |