CVE-2017-0345: Out-of-bounds Read

Published May 9, 2017
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Updated

All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape where user provided input used as an array size is not correctly validated allows out of bound access in kernel memory and may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0345?

CVE-2017-0345 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and kernel memory access issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0345?

To fix CVE-2017-0345, update your NVIDIA GPU display driver to the latest version released by NVIDIA.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0345?

CVE-2017-0345 affects all versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.

4

What kind of impact can CVE-2017-0345 have?

CVE-2017-0345 can lead to denial of service and potentially allow for exploitation of kernel memory.

5

Is CVE-2017-0345 still a risk if my NVIDIA driver is up to date?

No, keeping your NVIDIA driver updated mitigates the risk associated with CVE-2017-0345.

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