CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: all versions of nvidia windows gpu display contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for dxgddiescape where a pointer passed from a user to the driver is used without validation, leading to denial of service or potential 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