CWE Code: 284
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Access Control
Summary: all versions of nvidia windows gpu display driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for dxgddiescape where improper access controls allow a regular user to write a part of the registry intended for privileged users only, leading to 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: 2016-12-27