Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2016-8809

For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver R340 before 342.00 and R375 before 375.63 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70001b2 where the size of an input buffer is not validated, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.016 (73.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8809?
CVE-2016-8809 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-11-08.
How severe is CVE-2016-8809?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.