VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-8819

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.37%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2016-12-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-775: Missing Release of File Descriptor or Handle after Effective Lifetime

Primary references