CVE-2017-0311 Privilege escalation in GPU Display Driver
Improper access control in the NVIDIA GPU driver kernel mode layer allows attackers to escalate privileges or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-0311?
CVE-2017-0311 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver, published on 15 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver R378 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper access control may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0311?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-0311 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0311 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nvidia Gpu Driver
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0311, GHSA-rv7m-x5vr-r5rg, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0311.