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CVE-2017-6272

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaGpu Driver<= 362.00

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6272?
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.
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