CVE-2017-0319: Medium severity Nvidia GPU driver vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper handling of values may cause a denial of service on the system.
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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0319?
CVE-2017-0319 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0319?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0319, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
3
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2017-0319?
CVE-2017-0319 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows that utilize the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
4
What does CVE-2017-0319 exploit in the NVIDIA drivers?
CVE-2017-0319 exploits improper handling of values in the kernel mode layer handler of the NVIDIA drivers.
5
Can CVE-2017-0319 lead to a system crash?
Yes, CVE-2017-0319 can cause a denial of service, potentially leading to system crashes.