Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6269
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a pointer passed from a user to the driver is used without validation which may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6269
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-2017-6269
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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
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NIST |
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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
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6269
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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-2017-6269
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101020
NVIDIA GPU Driver CVE-2017-6269 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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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-2017-6269
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*