CVE-2016-8815 is a critical vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) of all NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Drivers, where improper validation of a user-supplied index to an array can lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges on Microsoft Windows systems. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and the potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring local access for exploitation. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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