CVE-2017-6257 Null dereference in NVIDIA 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-2017-6257?
CVE-2017-6257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver, published on 28 Jul 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 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6257?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-6257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nvidia Gpu Driver
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-6257, GHSA-6m8q-55v7-46cm, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-6257.