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CVE-2016-8824

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.33%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-12-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows.

CVE
CVE-2016-8824
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.33%
Windows

Original NVD Description

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.