CVE-2017-6268

Name: CVE-2017-6268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-22T17:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6268 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 possible escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% 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 possible escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4544Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4544Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6268?

How severe is CVE-2017-6268?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6268?

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