High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Dec 16, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-8825
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
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/94956nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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