High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 16, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026

CVE-2016-8825

Description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where the size of an input buffer is not validated, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Affected products

Nvidia Corporation/Windows GPU Display Driverv5
Range: All
Nvidia/GPU Driver
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278nvdPatchVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/94956nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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