How severe is CVE-2016-6916?

CVE-2016-6916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6916?

CVE-2016-6916 primarily affects Nvidia Video Driver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6916?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-6916 published?

CVE-2016-6916 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6916

CVE-2016-6916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Video Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Nvidia Video Driver
Published: 2017-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in nvhost_job.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6916?: Integer overflow in nvhost_job.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2016-6916?: CVE-2016-6916 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6916?: CVE-2016-6916 primarily affects Nvidia Video Driver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-6916 published?: CVE-2016-6916 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:shield_tablet_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:shield_tablet_tk1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:shield_tv_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:video_driver:-:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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