CVE-2017-6251

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Windows Gpu Display Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2017

Summary

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a missing permissions check may allow users to gain access to arbitrary physical system memory, which may lead to an escalation of privileges.

Affected Version(s)

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver All

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4525
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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