CVE-2017-0342 Memory corruption in GPU Display Driver
A kernel mode driver flaw allows attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges via invalid address access.
- 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-2017-0342?
CVE-2017-0342 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver, published on 9 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler where incorrect calculation may cause an invalid address access leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-682
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0342?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0342?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0342 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0342 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nvidia Gpu Driver
Sources
Also known as GHSA-27cx-9pgr-3gxw.