CVE-2017-6256

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a value passed from a user to the driver is not correctly validated and used as the index to an array which may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Nvidia Corporation NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4525 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6256?
CVE-2017-6256 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6256?
To fix CVE-2017-6256, 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-2017-6256 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6256 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-2017-6256?
CVE-2017-6256 affects Nvidia Corporation NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
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