CVE-2017-0351 Null dereference in GPU Display Driver

High 7.8 Published Updated

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.

All Nvidia Gpu Driver vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0351, GHSA-hvg9-786f-w3wp, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0351.

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