Vulnerability identifier: #VU69816
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GeForce driver for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The
vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in the kernel mode layer nvlddmkm.sys handler for DxgkDdiEscape within the
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415
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.