CVE-2017-0352: High severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability
Published May 9, 2017
·Updated
All versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the GPU firmware where incorrect access control may allow CPU access sensitive GPU control registers, leading to an escalation of privileges
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nvidia GPU driver
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-2017-0352?
CVE-2017-0352 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0352?
To remediate CVE-2017-0352, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-0352?
CVE-2017-0352 affects all versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver installed on systems with compatible hardware.
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What can happen if CVE-2017-0352 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-0352 may allow attackers to gain elevated CPU access to sensitive GPU control registers.
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Is CVE-2017-0352 a hardware or software vulnerability?
CVE-2017-0352 is a software vulnerability found in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.