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CVE-2016-8824
Published: Dec 16, 2016
Modified: Aug 6, 2024
PUBLISHED
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Nvidia Corporation | Windows GPU Display Driver | affected All |
References
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278
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