CVE-2017-0308

Description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where untrusted input is used for buffer size calculation leading to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Nvidia Corporation Windows GPU Display Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4398 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0308?
CVE-2017-0308 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0308?
To fix CVE-2017-0308, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0308 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0308 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0308?
CVE-2017-0308 affects Nvidia Corporation Windows GPU Display Driver.
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