CVE-2018-6252

Name: CVE-2018-6252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-02T16:29:00.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the software allows an actor access to restricted functionality that is unnecessary to production usage, and which may result in denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the software allows an actor access to restricted functionality that is unnecessary to production usage, and which may result in denial of service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

20.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649Vendor Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6252?

How severe is CVE-2018-6252?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6252?

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