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CVE-2017-6256

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2017-6256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaGpu DriverAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6256?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-6256?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6256?
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Source: NVD / NIST