CVE-2017-0349

Name: CVE-2017-0349
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-09T21:29:00.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0349 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a pointer passed from a user to the driver is not correctly validated before it is dereferenced for a write operation, may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a pointer passed from a user to the driver is not correctly validated before it is dereferenced for a write operation, may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4462Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98513
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4462Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98513

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0349?

How severe is CVE-2017-0349?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0349 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0349?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST