CVE-2016-8826

low-risk
Published 2016-12-16

All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys for Windows or nvidia.ko for Linux) where a user can cause a GPU interrupt storm, leading to a denial of service.

Do I need to act?

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0.05% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Nvidia

References (4)

Patch http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94957
Patch http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94957
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal