Vulnerability identifier: #VU11792
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: nVidia
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape due to NULL pointer dereference. A local attacker can gain root privileges.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver: All versions
External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.