CVE-2016-2556

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 12, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The Escape interface in the Kernel Mode Driver layer in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.95 and R352 before 354.74 on Windows improperly allows access to restricted functionality, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4059
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_5551
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
12th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

nvidia microsoft

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