CVE-2017-0310: Medium severity Nvidia GPU driver vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper access controls allowing unprivileged user to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
FreeBSD FreeBSD
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
All of the following
Nvidia GPU driver
Any of the following
FreeBSD FreeBSD
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
Event History
Feb 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0310?
CVE-2017-0310 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0310?
To fix CVE-2017-0310, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
3
Which NVIDIA GPU Display Driver versions are affected by CVE-2017-0310?
All versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver are affected by CVE-2017-0310.
4
Can CVE-2017-0310 affect Linux systems?
CVE-2017-0310 specifically affects the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver and does not directly impact Linux Kernel if not using the driver.
5
What can happen if CVE-2017-0310 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-0310 can allow unprivileged users to cause a denial of service, impacting system availability.