NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Leading to Denial of Service
CVE-2017-6252

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Windows Gpu Display Driver
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.

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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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