Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-8808 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Nvidia GPU Driver

047910
CVSS 7.2 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
local
low complexity
nvidia
microsoft
CWE-264
nessus
exploit available

Summary

For the NVIDIA Quadro, NVS, and GeForce products, NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver R340 before 342.00 and R375 before 375.63 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape ID 0x70000d5 where a value passed from an user to the driver is used without validation as the index to an internal array, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

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.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Exploit-Db

descriptionNVIDIA Driver - Missing Bounds Check in Escape 0x70000d5. CVE-2016-8808. Dos exploit for Windows platform
fileexploits/windows/dos/40666.txt
idEDB-ID:40666
last seen2016-11-01
modified2016-10-31
platformwindows
port
published2016-10-31
reporterGoogle Security Research
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/40666/
titleNVIDIA Driver - Missing Bounds Check in Escape 0x70000d5
typedos

Nessus

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",
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    "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(
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    93982,
    93983,
    93984,
    93985,
    93986,
    93987,
    93988,
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    93992,
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    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.");