Vulnerability identifier: #VU759

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4959

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Quandro
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
NVS
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: nVidia

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause DoS conditions on the target system.
The weakness is caused by improper input validation in Remote Desktop component. Attackers can trigger a blue screen crash and kernel null pointer dereference.
Successful exploitations of the vulnerability may result in denial of service on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
NVIDIA has released software updates at the following link: Geforce, NVS, or Quadro

Vulnerable software versions

Quandro: 340 - 367

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver: 340 - 367

NVS: 340 - 367

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4213/~/security-bulletin%25

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.