CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: nvidia windows gpu display driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for dxgkddiescape where a pointer passed from an user to the driver is used without validation which may lead 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: 2017-07-28
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-03