NVIDIA GPU Driver Kernel Mode Layer nvlddmkm.sys DxgDdiEscape null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in NVIDIA GPU Driver. This affects the function DxgDdiEscape in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8814. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NVIDIA GPU Driver (Hardware Driver Software) (affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects the function DxgDdiEscape in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where multiple pointers are used without checking for NULL, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

The bug was discovered 10/18/2016. The weakness was shared 12/16/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-8814 since 10/18/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 27 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 95370 (NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver 34x.x < 342.00 / 367.x < 369.73 / 367.x < 369.71 (GRID) / 375.x < 375.63 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 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (95370) and SecurityFocus (BID 95054†). The entries VDB-94563, VDB-94565, VDB-94566 and VDB-94567 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 95370
Nessus Name: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver 34x.x < 342.00 / 367.x < 369.73 / 367.x < 369.71 (GRID) / 375.x < 375.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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10/18/2016 🔍
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11/08/2016 +21 days 🔍
11/14/2016 +6 days 🔍
11/28/2016 +14 days 🔍
12/16/2016 +18 days 🔍
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07/09/2019 +934 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
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CVE: CVE-2016-8814 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94564
SecurityFocus: 95054 - NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2016-8814 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/17/2016 19:22
Updated: 07/09/2019 16:28
Changes: 12/17/2016 19:22 (62), 07/09/2019 16:28 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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