CWE Code: 775
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Missing Release of File Descriptor or Handle after Effective Lifetime
Summary: all versions of nvidia windows gpu display driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for dxgkddiescape where a handle to a kernel object may be returned to the user, leading to possible denial of service or escalation of privileges.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2016-12-16
Last Modified Date: 2016-12-24