High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 16, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-8824
CVE-2016-8824
Description
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where improper access controls allow a regular user to write a part of the registry intended for privileged users only, leading to escalation of privileges.
Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Nvidia Corporation/Windows GPU Display Driverv5Range: All
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/95015nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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