CVE-2016-8814

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 7.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-476

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 16, 2016
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2016-8814: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix