CVE-2017-6272

Name: CVE-2017-6272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-22T17:29:00.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler 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 a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler 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 a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	<= 362.00

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4544Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100997Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4544Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100997Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6272?

How severe is CVE-2017-6272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6272?

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