CVE-2017-0318: Input Validation
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
All versions of NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper validation of an input parameter may cause a denial of service on the system.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
FreeBSD FreeBSD
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
All of the following
Nvidia GPU driver
Any of the following
FreeBSD FreeBSD
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-2017-0318?
CVE-2017-0318 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can impact system availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0318?
The recommended fix for CVE-2017-0318 is to update to the latest NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0318?
CVE-2017-0318 affects all versions of the NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver.
4
Can CVE-2017-0318 lead to data leakage?
CVE-2017-0318 does not specifically indicate a risk of data leakage, but it can cause a denial of service.
5
What symptoms might indicate an exploit of CVE-2017-0318?
Symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2017-0318 may include unexpected system crashes or reboots.