CVE-2017-0315 Null dereference in Windows GPU Display Driver
A null pointer dereference in the NVIDIA Windows GPU driver kernel mode layer allows attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0315?
CVE-2017-0315 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
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where an attempt to access an invalid object pointer may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0315?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0315?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0315 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0315 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0315 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nvidia Gpu Driver
Sources
Also known as GHSA-522r-8r5c-938w.