Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-6249
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-6249
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-6249
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-2018-6249
| 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 | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
|
6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-6249
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The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-6249
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3662-1/
USN-3662-1: NVIDIA graphics drivers vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Security Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities | NVIDIAVendor Advisory
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