Is CVE-2016-8819 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-8819 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-8819?

CVE-2016-8819 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2016-8819?

Patch guidance is available from nvidia security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-8819.

Fix CVE-2016-8819 - HIGH nvidia gpu driver

Description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a handle to a kernel object may be returned to the user, leading to possible denial of service or escalation of privileges.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-775

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NVIDIA
Published: 12/16/2016
Last Modified: 4/12/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

nvidia : gpu_driver

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2016-8819. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2016-8819

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CVE-2016-8819 vulnerability