CVE-2016-8826

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: December 16, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys for Windows or nvidia.ko for Linux) where a user can cause a GPU interrupt storm, leading to a denial of service.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278

Source: psirt@nvidia.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94957

Source: psirt@nvidia.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4278

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94957

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

16th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-399

Affected Vendors

linux microsoft nvidia

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