CWE Code: 119
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Summary: all versions of nvidia windows gpu display driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for dxgkddiescape where the size of an input buffer is not validated, 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: 2017-02-15
Last Modified Date: 2017-02-23