CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6269

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The 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. This may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could allow attackers to remotely trigger faults, resulting in denial of service or gaining elevated privileges on the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update NVIDIA drivers to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement monitoring and access restrictions on systems that may be exposed.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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 data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS