NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver up to 341.94/354.73 Kernel Mode Driver Layer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver up to 341.94/354.73. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Kernel Mode Driver Layer. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2558. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver up to 341.94/354.73 (Hardware Driver Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Mode Driver Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows allows local users to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service (crash), or gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to an untrusted pointer, which trigger uninitialized or out-of-bounds memory access.

The weakness was shared 04/12/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2558 since 02/23/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90119 (NVIDIA Graphics Driver 340.x < 341.95 / 352.x < 354.74 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 341.95 or 354.74 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (90119). The entries VDB-82262 and VDB-82263 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 90119
Nessus Name: NVIDIA Graphics Driver 340.x < 341.95 / 352.x < 354.74 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GPU Graphics Driver 341.95/354.74

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02/23/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-2558 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82264
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2016 10:08
Updated: 10/05/2018 07:41
Changes: 04/13/2016 10:08 (53), 10/05/2018 07:41 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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