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.

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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