Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6271
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiCreateAllocation where untrusted user input is used as a divisor without validation while processing block linear information which may lead to a potential divide by zero and denial of service.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6271
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 10 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6271
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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6.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6271
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The product divides a value by zero.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6271
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101001
NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2017-6271 Local Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4544
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU contains multiple vulnerabilities in the kernel mode layer handler | NVIDIAVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-6271
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*