CVE-2017-0311: High severity Nvidia GPU driver vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver R378 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper access control may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
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-2017-0311?
CVE-2017-0311 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service or escalation of privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0311?
To fix CVE-2017-0311, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0311?
CVE-2017-0311 primarily affects the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver R378 on supported operating systems.
4
What kind of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-0311 present?
CVE-2017-0311 presents vulnerabilities related to improper access control in the kernel mode layer handler.
5
Can CVE-2017-0311 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0311 does not indicate remote exploitation but can lead to local denial of service or privilege escalation.