High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 16, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-8814
CVE-2016-8814
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.
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Nvidia Corporation/Quadro, NVS, GeForce, GRID and Teslav5Range: All
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4257nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/95054nvd
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