CVE-2013-0109: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 08 2013(Updated: )
The NVIDIA driver before 307.78, and Release 310 before 311.00, in the NVIDIA Display Driver service on Windows does not properly handle exceptions, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) via a crafted application.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GPU Display Driver | <=307.00 | |
| NVIDIA GPU Display Driver | =310.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0109?
CVE-2013-0109 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0109?
To fix CVE-2013-0109, update the NVIDIA Display Driver to version 307.78 or later.
What causes the CVE-2013-0109 vulnerability?
CVE-2013-0109 is caused by improper exception handling in the NVIDIA Display Driver service.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-0109?
Local users on Windows systems with vulnerable versions of the NVIDIA Display Driver are affected by CVE-2013-0109.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-0109?
The potential impacts of CVE-2013-0109 include privilege escalation for local users and possible denial of service due to memory overwrite.
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