CVE-2017-6267 : NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect initialization of

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect initialization of internal objects can cause an infinite loop which may lead to a denial of service.

Published 2017-09-22 17:29:00

Updated 2019-10-03 00:03:26

Source NVIDIA Corporation

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6267

EPSS FAQ

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-2017-6267

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
4.9	MEDIUM	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C	3.9	6.9	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: Complete
5.5	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H	1.8	3.6	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: None Integrity: None Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2017-6267

CWE-665 Improper Initialization

The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

CWE-835 Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2017-6267

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101025

NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2017-6267 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4544

Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU contains multiple vulnerabilities in the kernel mode layer handler | NVIDIA
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Products affected by CVE-2017-6267

Nvidia » Gpu Driver » Version: N/A
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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When used together with: Microsoft » Windows » Version: N/A

Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6267

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6267

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6267

CWE ids for CVE-2017-6267

References for CVE-2017-6267

Products affected by CVE-2017-6267