Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-7382 - Permission Issues vulnerability in Nvidia GPU Driver

047910
CVSS 7.8 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
local
low complexity
nvidia
CWE-275
nessus
NVD
Published: 2016-11-08
Updated: 2017-01-20

Summary

For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, GeForce, and Tesla products, NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys for Windows or nvidia.ko for Linux) handler where a missing permissions check may allow users to gain access to arbitrary physical memory, leading to an escalation of privileges.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Nvidia
6
Hardware
Nvidia
59

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.

Nessus

  • NASL familyMisc.
    NASL idNVIDIA_UNIX_CVE_2016_7389.NASL
    descriptionThe version of the NVIDIA GPU display driver installed on the remote Linux host is 304.x prior to 304.132, 340.x prior to 340.98, 361.93.x prior to 361.93.03, 367.x prior to 367.55, or 370.x prior to 370.28. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A flaw exists in the kernel-mode layer (nvidia.ko) handler related to missing permission checks. A local attacker can exploit this to disclose arbitrary memory contents and gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7382) - A flaw exists in the kernel-mode layer (nvidia.ko) handler related to improper memory mapping. A local attacker can exploit this to disclose arbitrary memory contents and gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7389)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id94575
    published2016-11-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94575
    titleNVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver 304.x < 304.132 / 340.x < 340.98 / 361.93.x < 361.93.03 / 367.x < 367.55 / 370.x < 370.28 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(94575);
  script_version("1.8");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/14");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2016-7382", "CVE-2016-7389");

  script_name(english:"NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver 304.x < 304.132 / 340.x < 340.98 / 361.93.x < 361.93.03 / 367.x < 367.55 / 370.x < 370.28 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the driver version.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A display driver installed on the remote Linux host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of the NVIDIA GPU display driver installed on the remote
Linux host is 304.x prior to 304.132, 340.x prior to 340.98, 361.93.x
prior to 361.93.03, 367.x prior to 367.55, or 370.x prior to 370.28.
It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - A flaw exists in the kernel-mode layer (nvidia.ko)
    handler related to missing permission checks. A local
    attacker can exploit this to disclose arbitrary memory
    contents and gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7382)

  - A flaw exists in the kernel-mode layer (nvidia.ko)
    handler related to improper memory mapping. A local
    attacker can exploit this to disclose arbitrary memory
    contents and gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7389)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4246");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade the NVIDIA graphics driver to version 304.132 / 340.98 /
361.93.03 / 367.55 / 370.28 or later in accordance with the vendor
advisory.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2016-7389");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/10/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/10/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/11/04");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:nvidia:gpu_driver");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Misc.");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("nvidia_unix_driver_detect.nbin");
  script_require_keys("NVIDIA_UNIX_Driver/Version");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

version = get_kb_item_or_exit("NVIDIA_UNIX_Driver/Version");

fix = NULL;

if (version =~ "^370\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"370.28", strict:FALSE) == -1)
  fix = "370.28";
else if (version =~ "^367\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"367.55", strict:FALSE) == -1)
  fix = "367.55";
else if (version =~ "^340\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"340.98", strict:FALSE) == -1)
  fix = "340.98";
else if (version =~ "^304\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"304.132", strict:FALSE) == -1)
  fix = "304.132";
else if (version =~ "^361\.93\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"361.93.03", strict:FALSE) == -1)
  fix = "361.93.03";

if(!fix)
  audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, "NVIDIA UNIX Driver", version);

report = '\n  Installed driver version : ' + version +
         '\n  Fixed driver version     : ' + fix;

security_report_v4(severity:SECURITY_HOLE, port:0, extra: report);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idNVIDIA_WIN_CVE_2016_7389.NASL
    descriptionThe version of the NVIDIA GPU display driver installed on the remote Windows host is 340.x, 341.x, or 342.x prior to 342.00, or 375.x prior to 375.63. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An array-indexing error exists in nvlddmkm.sys due to improper validation of input. A local attacker can exploit this to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7381) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys due to missing permission checks. A local attacker can exploit this to disclose arbitrary memory contents and gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7382) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling memory mapping that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7383) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling UVMLiteController device IO control input and output lengths. A local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7384) - An untrusted pointer dereference flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x700010d. A local attacker can exploit this to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7385) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70000d4 that allows a local attacker to disclose uninitialized memory contents. (CVE-2016-7386) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x600000d that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7387) - A NULL pointer dereference flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges in certain unsafe configurations. (CVE-2016-7388) - An array-indexing error exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x7000194 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7390) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x100010b that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7391) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x7000014 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8805) - An untrusted pointer dereference flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x5000027 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8806) - A stack-based buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x10000e9 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8807) - A buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70000d that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8808) - A buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70001b2 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8809) - A buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x100009a that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8810) - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys driver when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x7000170 that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8811) - A stack-based overflow condition exists in nvstreamkms.sys when handling executable paths. A local attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Note that this vulnerability only affects systems that also have GeForce Experience software installed. (CVE-2016-8812)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id94576
    published2016-11-04
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94576
    titleNVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver 340.x / 341.x / 342.x < 342.00 / 375.x < 375.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(94576);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/16 14:09:15");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2016-7381",
    "CVE-2016-7382",
    "CVE-2016-7383",
    "CVE-2016-7384",
    "CVE-2016-7385",
    "CVE-2016-7386",
    "CVE-2016-7387",
    "CVE-2016-7388",
    "CVE-2016-7390",
    "CVE-2016-7391",
    "CVE-2016-8805",
    "CVE-2016-8806",
    "CVE-2016-8807",
    "CVE-2016-8808",
    "CVE-2016-8809",
    "CVE-2016-8810",
    "CVE-2016-8811",
    "CVE-2016-8812"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    93981,
    93982,
    93983,
    93984,
    93985,
    93986,
    93987,
    93988,
    93990,
    93992,
    93997,
    93999,
    94001,
    94002
  );

  script_name(english:"NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver 340.x / 341.x / 342.x < 342.00 / 375.x < 375.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the driver version.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A display driver installed on the remote Windows host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of the NVIDIA GPU display driver installed on the remote
Windows host is 340.x, 341.x, or 342.x prior to 342.00, or 375.x prior
to 375.63. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - An array-indexing error exists in nvlddmkm.sys due to
    improper validation of input. A local attacker can
    exploit this to cause a denial of service condition or
    the execution of arbitrary code with elevated
    privileges. (CVE-2016-7381)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys due to missing permission
    checks. A local attacker can exploit this to disclose
    arbitrary memory contents and gain elevated privileges.
    (CVE-2016-7382)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling memory
    mapping that allows a local attacker to cause a denial
    of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code
    with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7383)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling
    UVMLiteController device IO control input and output
    lengths. A local attacker can exploit this to execute
    arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7384)

  - An untrusted pointer dereference flaw exists in
    nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x700010d. A
    local attacker can exploit this to cause a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code
    with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7385)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape
    ID 0x70000d4 that allows a local attacker to disclose
    uninitialized memory contents. (CVE-2016-7386)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape
    ID 0x600000d that allows a local attacker to cause a
    denial of service condition or the execution of
    arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7387)

  - A NULL pointer dereference flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys
    that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code
    with elevated privileges in certain unsafe
    configurations. (CVE-2016-7388)

  - An array-indexing error exists in nvlddmkm.sys when
    handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x7000194 that allows a local
    attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
    (CVE-2016-7390)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape
    ID 0x100010b that allows a local attacker to cause a
    denial of service condition or the execution of
    arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-7391)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape
    ID 0x7000014 that allows a local attacker to cause a
    denial of service condition or the execution of
    arbitrary code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8805)

  - An untrusted pointer dereference flaw exists in
    nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x5000027
    that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code
    with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8806)

  - A stack-based buffer overflow condition exists in
    nvlddmkm.sys when handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x10000e9
    that allows a local attacker to cause a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code
    with elevated privileges. (CVE-2016-8807)

  - A buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when
    handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70000d that allows a local
    attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
    (CVE-2016-8808)

  - A buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when
    handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70001b2 that allows a local
    attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
    (CVE-2016-8809)

  - A buffer overflow condition exists in nvlddmkm.sys when
    handling DxgDdiEscape ID 0x100009a that allows a local
    attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the
    execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
    (CVE-2016-8810)

  - A flaw exists in nvlddmkm.sys driver when handling
    DxgDdiEscape ID 0x7000170 that allows a local attacker
    to cause a denial of service condition or the execution
    of arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
    (CVE-2016-8811)

  - A stack-based overflow condition exists in
    nvstreamkms.sys when handling executable paths. A local
    attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code with
    elevated privileges. Note that this vulnerability only
    affects systems that also have GeForce Experience
    software installed. (CVE-2016-8812)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4247");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade the NVIDIA graphics driver to version 342.00 / 375.63 or
later in accordance with the vendor advisory.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/10/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/10/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/11/04");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type",value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:nvidia:gpu_driver");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"potential_vulnerability", value:"true");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("wmi_enum_display_drivers.nbin");
  script_require_keys("WMI/DisplayDrivers/NVIDIA", "Settings/ParanoidReport");
  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

if (report_paranoia < 2) audit(AUDIT_PARANOID);

kb_base = 'WMI/DisplayDrivers/';

# double check in case optimization is disabled
kbs = get_kb_list(kb_base + '*/Name');
if (isnull(kbs)) exit(0, 'No display drivers were found.');

report = '';

foreach kb (keys(kbs))
{
  name = kbs[kb];
  # only check NVIDIA drivers
  if ("NVIDIA" >!< name) continue;

  nvidia_found = TRUE;
  id = kb - kb_base - '/Name';
  version = get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base + id + '/Version');
  driver_date = get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base + id + '/DriverDate');

  disp_driver_date = driver_date;

  # convert to something we can pass to ver_compare (YYYY.MM.DD)
  driver_date = split(driver_date, sep:'/', keep:FALSE);
  driver_date = driver_date[2] + '.' + driver_date[0] + '.' + driver_date[1];

  fix = '';

  # R340 Branch includes 340.x, 341.x, 342.x
  if (version =~ "^34[012]\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"342.00", strict:FALSE) == -1)
    fix = '342.00';

  # R375 Branch
  if (version =~ "^375\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"375.63", strict:FALSE) == -1)
    fix = '375.63';

  if (fix != '')
  {
    order = make_list('Device name','Driver version','Driver date','Fixed version');
    report = make_array(
      order[0],name,
      order[1],version,
      order[2],disp_driver_date,
      order[3],fix
      );
    report = report_items_str(report_items:report, ordered_fields:order);
  }
}

if (!nvidia_found) exit(0, 'No NVIDIA display drivers were found.');

if (report != '')
{
  security_report_v4(severity:SECURITY_HOLE, port:0, extra: report);
}
else exit(0, "No vulnerable NVIDIA display adapters were found.");
  • NASL familyUbuntu Local Security Checks
    NASL idUBUNTU_USN-3122-1.NASL
    descriptionIt was discovered that the NVIDIA graphics drivers incorrectly sanitized user mode inputs. A local attacker could use this issue to possibly gain root privileges. Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Ubuntu security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id94573
    published2016-11-04
    reporterUbuntu Security Notice (C) 2016-2019 Canonical, Inc. / NASL script (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94573
    titleUbuntu 12.04 LTS / 14.04 LTS / 16.04 LTS : nvidia-graphics-drivers-304, nvidia-graphics-drivers-340, nvidia-graphics-drivers-367 vulnerability (USN-3122-1)

References