Vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Exposes Potential Risks
CVE-2017-6254

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-6254?

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) associated with the DxgkDdiEscape function. This issue arises when a pointer provided by a user is processed by the driver without sufficient validation checks. The lack of proper checks may lead to a denial of service or may enable an attacker to escalate privileges, potentially compromising system security.

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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CVE-2017-6254 : Vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Exposes Potential Risks