NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Leading to Denial of Service
CVE-2017-6252
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Nvidia
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 July 2017
What is CVE-2017-6252?
The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler, specifically a NULL pointer dereference. This flaw may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service, potentially impacting device functionality. Moreover, under certain circumstances, it could be exploited to escalate privileges on the system, leading to unauthorized access and control.
Affected Version(s)
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver All