Strix
26.1K

CVE-2015-1170

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2015-1170 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NVIDIA Display Driver R304 before 309.08, R340 before 341.44, R343 before 345.20, and R346 before 347.52 does not properly validate local client impersonation levels when performing a "kernel administrator check," which allows local users to gain administrator privileges via unspecified API calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NVIDIA Display Driver R304 before 309.08, R340 before 341.44, R343 before 345.20, and R346 before 347.52 does not properly validate local client impersonation levels when performing a "kernel administrator check," which allows local users to gain administrator privileges via unspecified API calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaGpu Driver R304<= 309.07
NvidiaGpu Driver R340<= 341.43
NvidiaGpu Driver R343<= 345.19
NvidiaGpu Driver R346<= 347.51

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1170?
The NVIDIA Display Driver R304 before 309.08, R340 before 341.44, R343 before 345.20, and R346 before 347.52 does not properly validate local client impersonation levels when performing a "kernel administrator check," which allows local users to gain administrator privileges via unspecified API calls.
How severe is CVE-2015-1170?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1170 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1170?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-1170?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST