CVE-2017-0351 Null dereference in GPU Display Driver
A NULL pointer dereference in the NVIDIA 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-0351?
CVE-2017-0351 is a high-severity 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 GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference caused by invalid user input may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0351?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0351?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-0351 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0351 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nvidia Gpu Driver
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0351, GHSA-hvg9-786f-w3wp, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0351.