Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6255
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where an improper input parameter handling may lead to a denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-6255
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6255
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6255
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6255
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6255
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4525
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU display driver contains multiple vulnerabilities in the kernel mode layer handler | NVIDIAVendor Advisory
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