CVE-2017-0313: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 15, 2017
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Updated

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) implementation of the SubmitCommandVirtual DDI (DxgkDdiSubmitCommandVirtual) where untrusted input is used to reference memory outside of the intended boundary of the buffer leading to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0313?

CVE-2017-0313 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

What causes CVE-2017-0313?

CVE-2017-0313 is caused by improper handling of untrusted input in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver's kernel mode layer.

3

Which versions of NVIDIA drivers are affected by CVE-2017-0313?

All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver are potentially affected by CVE-2017-0313.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-0313?

To fix CVE-2017-0313, you should update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2017-0313?

CVE-2017-0313 impacts systems running affected versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Microsoft Windows.

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