CVE-2018-6249 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-2018-6249?
CVE-2018-6249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver, published on 2 Apr 2018. 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 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-2018-6249?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Gpu Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6249?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2018-6249 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6249 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nvidia Gpu Driver
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-6249, GHSA-jmgj-8q9j-9228, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-6249.